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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,679.68, 13,011.24 and 6,452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,679.68, 13,011.24 and 6,452.72 is: 9,672.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,679.68 : 13,011.24 = 6,452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,679.68/13,011.24 = 6,452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,679.68x = 13,011.24 × 6,452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,679.68x = 83,957,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,957,888.57/8,679.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,672.92

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