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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.08, 13,004.65 and 3,127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.08, 13,004.65 and 3,127.07 is: 4,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.08 : 13,004.65 = 3,127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.08/13,004.65 = 3,127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.08x = 13,004.65 × 3,127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.08x = 40,666,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,666,450.88/8,675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.73

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