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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,680.73, 13,017.24 and 3,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,680.73, 13,017.24 and 3,999.60 is: 5,997.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,680.73 : 13,017.24 = 3,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,680.73/13,017.24 = 3,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,680.73x = 13,017.24 × 3,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,680.73x = 52,063,753.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,063,753.10/8,680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.63

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