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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,680.28, 13,024.46 and 3,135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,680.28, 13,024.46 and 3,135.88 is: 4,705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,680.28 : 13,024.46 = 3,135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,680.28/13,024.46 = 3,135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,680.28x = 13,024.46 × 3,135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,680.28x = 40,843,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,843,143.62/8,680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.28

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