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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.76, 13,005.54 and 3,472.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.76, 13,005.54 and 3,472.96 is: 5,209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.76 : 13,005.54 = 3,472.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.76/13,005.54 = 3,472.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.76x = 13,005.54 × 3,472.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.76x = 45,167,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167,720.20/8,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.20

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