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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.37, 13,020.43 and 3,414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.37, 13,020.43 and 3,414.06 is: 5,123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.37 : 13,020.43 = 3,414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.37/13,020.43 = 3,414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.37x = 13,020.43 × 3,414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.37x = 44,452,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,452,529.25/8,675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.99

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