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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.04, 13,004.34 and 3,475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.04, 13,004.34 and 3,475.84 is: 5,209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.04 : 13,004.34 = 3,475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.04/13,004.34 = 3,475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.04x = 13,004.34 × 3,475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.04x = 45,201,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,201,005.15/8,676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.87

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