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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.58, 13,003.90 and 3,126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.58, 13,003.90 and 3,126.57 is: 4,686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.58 : 13,003.90 = 3,126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.58/13,003.90 = 3,126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.58x = 13,003.90 × 3,126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.58x = 40,657,567.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,657,567.21/8,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.98

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