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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.59, 13,011.93 and 3,479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.59, 13,011.93 and 3,479.25 is: 5,218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.59 : 13,011.93 = 3,479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.59/13,011.93 = 3,479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.59x = 13,011.93 × 3,479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.59x = 45,271,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,271,757.45/8,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,218.89

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