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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.46, 13,004.62 and 3,407.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.46, 13,004.62 and 3,407.17 is: 5,107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.46 : 13,004.62 = 3,407.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.46/13,004.62 = 3,407.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.46x = 13,004.62 × 3,407.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.46x = 44,308,951.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,308,951.13/8,675.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.39

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