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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.45, 13,019.40 and 4,727.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.45, 13,019.40 and 4,727.48 is: 7,093.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.45 : 13,019.40 = 4,727.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.45/13,019.40 = 4,727.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.45x = 13,019.40 × 4,727.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.45x = 61,548,888.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548,888.02/8,676.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.79

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