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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.96, 13,103.60 and 3,469.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.96, 13,103.60 and 3,469.67 is: 5,200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.96 : 13,103.60 = 3,469.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.96/13,103.60 = 3,469.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.96x = 13,103.60 × 3,469.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.96x = 45,465,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,465,167.81/8,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.80

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