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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.09, 13,014.44 and 3,481.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.09, 13,014.44 and 3,481.37 is: 5,222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.09 : 13,014.44 = 3,481.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.09/13,014.44 = 3,481.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.09x = 13,014.44 × 3,481.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.09x = 45,308,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,308,080.98/8,675.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.78

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