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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.02, 13,009.86 and 3,126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.02, 13,009.86 and 3,126.60 is: 4,689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.02 : 13,009.86 = 3,126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.02/13,009.86 = 3,126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.02x = 13,009.86 × 3,126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.02x = 40,676,628.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,676,628.28/8,674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.48

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