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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.52, 13,010.19 and 3,127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.52, 13,010.19 and 3,127.37 is: 4,689.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.52 : 13,010.19 = 3,127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.52/13,010.19 = 3,127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.52x = 13,010.19 × 3,127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.52x = 40,687,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,687,612.85/8,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.93

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