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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.23, 13,010.49 and 3,995.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.23, 13,010.49 and 3,995.10 is: 5,990.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.23 : 13,010.49 = 3,995.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.23/13,010.49 = 3,995.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.23x = 13,010.49 × 3,995.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.23x = 51,978,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,978,208.60/8,676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.87

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