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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.47, 13,012.95 and 2,829.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.47, 13,012.95 and 2,829.71 is: 4,244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.47 : 13,012.95 = 2,829.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.47/13,012.95 = 2,829.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.47x = 13,012.95 × 2,829.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.47x = 36,822,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,822,874.74/8,674.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.97

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