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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.34, 13,006.05 and 3,475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.34, 13,006.05 and 3,475.54 is: 5,213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.34 : 13,006.05 = 3,475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.34/13,006.05 = 3,475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.34x = 13,006.05 × 3,475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.34x = 45,203,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203,047.02/8,670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.53

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