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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,680.39, 13,015.42 and 4,732.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,680.39, 13,015.42 and 4,732.25 is: 7,095.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,680.39 : 13,015.42 = 4,732.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,680.39/13,015.42 = 4,732.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,680.39x = 13,015.42 × 4,732.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,680.39x = 61,592,144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,592,144.39/8,680.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.55

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