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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.27, 13,034.12 and 3,503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.27, 13,034.12 and 3,503.79 is: 5,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.27 : 13,034.12 = 3,503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.27/13,034.12 = 3,503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.27x = 13,034.12 × 3,503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.27x = 45,668,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,668,801.80/8,694.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,252.75

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