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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.10, 13,022.37 and 5,759.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.10, 13,022.37 and 5,759.10 is: 8,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.10 : 13,022.37 = 5,759.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.10/13,022.37 = 5,759.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.10x = 13,022.37 × 5,759.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.10x = 74,997,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,997,131.07/8,675.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.10

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