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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.56, 13,014.78 and 3,482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.56, 13,014.78 and 3,482.92 is: 5,224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.56 : 13,014.78 = 3,482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.56/13,014.78 = 3,482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.56x = 13,014.78 × 3,482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.56x = 45,329,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,329,437.56/8,675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.96

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