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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.56, 13,013.28 and 3,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.56, 13,013.28 and 3,481.92 is: 5,223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.56 : 13,013.28 = 3,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.56/13,013.28 = 3,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.56x = 13,013.28 × 3,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.56x = 45,311,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,311,199.90/8,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.46

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