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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.30, 13,003.63 and 3,747.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.30, 13,003.63 and 3,747.26 is: 5,616.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.30 : 13,003.63 = 3,747.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.30/13,003.63 = 3,747.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.30x = 13,003.63 × 3,747.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.30x = 48,727,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,727,982.55/8,675.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.86

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