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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.56, 12,998.40 and 4,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.56, 12,998.40 and 4,052.16 is: 6,071.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.56 : 12,998.40 = 4,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.56/12,998.40 = 4,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.56x = 12,998.40 × 4,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.56x = 52,671,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,671,596.54/8,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,071.96

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