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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.04, 13,005.36 and 4,980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.04, 13,005.36 and 4,980 is: 7,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.04 : 13,005.36 = 4,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.04/13,005.36 = 4,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.04x = 13,005.36 × 4,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.04x = 64,766,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,766,692.80/8,675.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.87

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