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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.85, 13,008.40 and 2,750.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.85, 13,008.40 and 2,750.05 is: 4,123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.85 : 13,008.40 = 2,750.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.85/13,008.40 = 2,750.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.85x = 13,008.40 × 2,750.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.85x = 35,773,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,773,759.81/8,674.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.85

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