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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.32, 13,015.62 and 4,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.32, 13,015.62 and 4,513.44 is: 6,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.32 : 13,015.62 = 4,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.32/13,015.62 = 4,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.32x = 13,015.62 × 4,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.32x = 58,745,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,745,219.93/8,674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.31

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