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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.86, 13,013.04 and 6,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.86, 13,013.04 and 6,363.60 is: 9,545.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.86 : 13,013.04 = 6,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.86/13,013.04 = 6,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.86x = 13,013.04 × 6,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.86x = 82,809,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,809,781.34/8,674.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.95

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