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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.52, 13,013.58 and 3,744.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.52, 13,013.58 and 3,744.44 is: 5,617.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.52 : 13,013.58 = 3,744.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.52/13,013.58 = 3,744.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.52x = 13,013.58 × 3,744.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.52x = 48,728,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,728,569.50/8,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.44

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