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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.03, 13,023 and 2,759.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.03, 13,023 and 2,759.49 is: 4,139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.03 : 13,023 = 2,759.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.03/13,023 = 2,759.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.03x = 13,023 × 2,759.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.03x = 35,936,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,936,838.27/8,682.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.22

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