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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.74, 13,008.56 and 3,673.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.74, 13,008.56 and 3,673.48 is: 5,511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.74 : 13,008.56 = 3,673.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.74/13,008.56 = 3,673.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.74x = 13,008.56 × 3,673.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.74x = 47,786,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,786,684.99/8,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.89

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