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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.67, 13,315.20 and 3,806.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.67, 13,315.20 and 3,806.74 is: 5,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.67 : 13,315.20 = 3,806.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.67/13,315.20 = 3,806.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.67x = 13,315.20 × 3,806.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.67x = 50,687,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,687,504.45/8,874.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,711.48

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