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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.08, 13,014.16 and 2,520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.08, 13,014.16 and 2,520.08 is: 3,780.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.08 : 13,014.16 = 2,520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.08/13,014.16 = 2,520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.08x = 13,014.16 × 2,520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.08x = 32,796,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,796,724.33/8,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.13

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