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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.24, 13,024.32 and 8,544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.24, 13,024.32 and 8,544.64 is: 12,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.24 : 13,024.32 = 8,544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.24/13,024.32 = 8,544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.24x = 13,024.32 × 8,544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.24x = 111,288,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,288,125.64/8,674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.73

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