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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.93, 13,013.44 and 3,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.93, 13,013.44 and 3,992.44 is: 5,987.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.93 : 13,013.44 = 3,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.93/13,013.44 = 3,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.93x = 13,013.44 × 3,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.93x = 51,955,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,955,378.39/8,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,987.76

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