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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.74, 13,010.06 and 3,674.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.74, 13,010.06 and 3,674.48 is: 5,513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.74 : 13,010.06 = 3,674.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.74/13,010.06 = 3,674.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.74x = 13,010.06 × 3,674.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.74x = 47,805,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,805,205.27/8,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.39

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