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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.04, 13,015.35 and 4,513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.04, 13,015.35 and 4,513.50 is: 6,774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.04 : 13,015.35 = 4,513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.04/13,015.35 = 4,513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.04x = 13,015.35 × 4,513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.04x = 58,744,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,744,782.23/8,672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,774.04

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