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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.52, 13,004.70 and 3,124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.52, 13,004.70 and 3,124.32 is: 4,685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.52 : 13,004.70 = 3,124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.52/13,004.70 = 3,124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.52x = 13,004.70 × 3,124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.52x = 40,630,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,630,844.30/8,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.01

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