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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.11, 13,116.21 and 3,474.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.11, 13,116.21 and 3,474.99 is: 5,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.11 : 13,116.21 = 3,474.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.11/13,116.21 = 3,474.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.11x = 13,116.21 × 3,474.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.11x = 45,578,698.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,578,698.59/8,741.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.29

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