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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.06, 13,011.70 and 3,479.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.06, 13,011.70 and 3,479.94 is: 5,220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.06 : 13,011.70 = 3,479.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.06/13,011.70 = 3,479.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.06x = 13,011.70 × 3,479.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.06x = 45,279,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,279,935.30/8,674.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.15

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