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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.62, 13,013.55 and 3,480.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.62, 13,013.55 and 3,480.90 is: 5,222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.62 : 13,013.55 = 3,480.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.62/13,013.55 = 3,480.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.62x = 13,013.55 × 3,480.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.62x = 45,298,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,298,866.20/8,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.00

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