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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.38, 13,015.62 and 5,164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.38, 13,015.62 and 5,164.29 is: 7,748.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.38 : 13,015.62 = 5,164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.38/13,015.62 = 5,164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.38x = 13,015.62 × 5,164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.38x = 67,216,436.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,216,436.21/8,674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,748.85

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