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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.30, 13,011.96 and 4,301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.30, 13,011.96 and 4,301.63 is: 6,447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.30 : 13,011.96 = 4,301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.30/13,011.96 = 4,301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.30x = 13,011.96 × 4,301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.30x = 55,972,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,972,637.49/8,681.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,447.49

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