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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.78, 13,009.80 and 4,225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.78, 13,009.80 and 4,225.59 is: 6,335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.78 : 13,009.80 = 4,225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.78/13,009.80 = 4,225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.78x = 13,009.80 × 4,225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.78x = 54,974,080.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,974,080.78/8,676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.77

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