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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.09, 13,012.94 and 3,480.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.09, 13,012.94 and 3,480.37 is: 5,221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.09 : 13,012.94 = 3,480.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.09/13,012.94 = 3,480.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.09x = 13,012.94 × 3,480.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.09x = 45,289,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,289,828.59/8,674.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.28

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