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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,679.62, 13,007.89 and 4,730.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,679.62, 13,007.89 and 4,730.87 is: 7,090.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,679.62 : 13,007.89 = 4,730.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,679.62/13,007.89 = 4,730.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,679.62x = 13,007.89 × 4,730.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,679.62x = 61,538,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,538,675.00/8,679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.02

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