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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.70, 13,009.05 and 3,482.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.70, 13,009.05 and 3,482.30 is: 5,223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.70 : 13,009.05 = 3,482.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.70/13,009.05 = 3,482.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.70x = 13,009.05 × 3,482.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.70x = 45,301,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,301,414.82/8,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.45

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