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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.16, 13,010.67 and 3,481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.16, 13,010.67 and 3,481.68 is: 5,223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.16 : 13,010.67 = 3,481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.16/13,010.67 = 3,481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.16x = 13,010.67 × 3,481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.16x = 45,298,989.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,298,989.53/8,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.50

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