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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.04, 12,995.16 and 4,503.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.04, 12,995.16 and 4,503.46 is: 6,745.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.04 : 12,995.16 = 4,503.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.04/12,995.16 = 4,503.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.04x = 12,995.16 × 4,503.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.04x = 58,523,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,523,183.25/8,676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,745.38

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