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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675, 13,013.62 and 3,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675, 13,013.62 and 3,993.88 is: 5,991.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675 : 13,013.62 = 3,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675/13,013.62 = 3,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675x = 13,013.62 × 3,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675x = 51,974,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,974,836.65/8,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.34

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