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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.59, 13,015.44 and 3,482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.59, 13,015.44 and 3,482.46 is: 5,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.59 : 13,015.44 = 3,482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.59/13,015.44 = 3,482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.59x = 13,015.44 × 3,482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.59x = 45,325,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,325,749.18/8,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.92

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