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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.81, 13,009.41 and 3,996.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.81, 13,009.41 and 3,996.73 is: 5,995.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.81 : 13,009.41 = 3,996.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.81/13,009.41 = 3,996.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.81x = 13,009.41 × 3,996.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.81x = 51,995,115.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,995,115.49/8,672.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.19

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