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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.90, 13,004.85 and 3,472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.90, 13,004.85 and 3,472.13 is: 5,208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.90 : 13,004.85 = 3,472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.90/13,004.85 = 3,472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.90x = 13,004.85 × 3,472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.90x = 45,154,464.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154,464.81/8,669.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.19

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