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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.34, 13,049.10 and 3,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.34, 13,049.10 and 3,504 is: 5,256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.34 : 13,049.10 = 3,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.34/13,049.10 = 3,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.34x = 13,049.10 × 3,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.34x = 45,724,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,724,046.40/8,699.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.04

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