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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.19, 13,020.08 and 3,748.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.19, 13,020.08 and 3,748.59 is: 5,626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.19 : 13,020.08 = 3,748.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.19/13,020.08 = 3,748.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.19x = 13,020.08 × 3,748.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.19x = 48,806,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,806,922.94/8,675.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.04

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