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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.80, 13,031.40 and 8,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.80, 13,031.40 and 8,444.40 is: 12,685.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.80 : 13,031.40 = 8,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.80/13,031.40 = 8,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.80x = 13,031.40 × 8,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.80x = 110,042,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,042,354.16/8,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.29

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