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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.15, 13,001.06 and 3,674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.15, 13,001.06 and 3,674.94 is: 5,508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.15 : 13,001.06 = 3,674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.15/13,001.06 = 3,674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.15x = 13,001.06 × 3,674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.15x = 47,778,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,778,115.44/8,673.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.74

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