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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.32, 13,014.58 and 3,054.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.32, 13,014.58 and 3,054.16 is: 4,581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.32 : 13,014.58 = 3,054.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.32/13,014.58 = 3,054.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.32x = 13,014.58 × 3,054.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.32x = 39,748,609.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,748,609.65/8,676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.28

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