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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.96, 13,102.10 and 3,468.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.96, 13,102.10 and 3,468.67 is: 5,199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.96 : 13,102.10 = 3,468.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.96/13,102.10 = 3,468.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.96x = 13,102.10 × 3,468.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.96x = 45,446,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,446,824.12/8,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.30

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