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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.80, 13,011.78 and 3,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.80, 13,011.78 and 3,126.20 is: 4,689.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.80 : 13,011.78 = 3,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.80/13,011.78 = 3,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.80x = 13,011.78 × 3,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.80x = 40,677,426.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,677,426.64/8,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.69

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