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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.02, 13,011.40 and 3,929.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.02, 13,011.40 and 3,929.31 is: 5,894.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.02 : 13,011.40 = 3,929.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.02/13,011.40 = 3,929.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.02x = 13,011.40 × 3,929.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.02x = 51,125,824.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,125,824.13/8,674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,894.13

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