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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.16, 13,012.17 and 3,482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.16, 13,012.17 and 3,482.68 is: 5,225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.16 : 13,012.17 = 3,482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.16/13,012.17 = 3,482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.16x = 13,012.17 × 3,482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.16x = 45,317,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,317,224.22/8,673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.00

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