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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.20, 13,004.52 and 3,472.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.20, 13,004.52 and 3,472.24 is: 5,208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.20 : 13,004.52 = 3,472.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.20/13,004.52 = 3,472.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.20x = 13,004.52 × 3,472.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.20x = 45,154,814.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154,814.52/8,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.65

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