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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.29, 13,015.99 and 4,728.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.29, 13,015.99 and 4,728.38 is: 7,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.29 : 13,015.99 = 4,728.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.29/13,015.99 = 4,728.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.29x = 13,015.99 × 4,728.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.29x = 61,544,487.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,544,487.63/8,674.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.05

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