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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,679.38, 13,020.46 and 3,750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,679.38, 13,020.46 and 3,750.52 is: 5,626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,679.38 : 13,020.46 = 3,750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,679.38/13,020.46 = 3,750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,679.38x = 13,020.46 × 3,750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,679.38x = 48,833,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,833,495.64/8,679.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.38

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