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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.40, 13,004.70 and 3,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.40, 13,004.70 and 3,477.80 is: 5,215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.40 : 13,004.70 = 3,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.40/13,004.70 = 3,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.40x = 13,004.70 × 3,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.40x = 45,227,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,227,745.66/8,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.74

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