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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.68, 13,016.80 and 5,215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.68, 13,016.80 and 5,215.36 is: 7,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.68 : 13,016.80 = 5,215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.68/13,016.80 = 5,215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.68x = 13,016.80 × 5,215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.68x = 67,887,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,887,298.05/8,675.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.01

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