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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.20, 12,989.16 and 4,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.20, 12,989.16 and 4,774.32 is: 7,149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.20 : 12,989.16 = 4,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.20/12,989.16 = 4,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.20x = 12,989.16 × 4,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.20x = 62,014,406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,014,406.37/8,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.29

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