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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.39, 12,999.29 and 4,513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.39, 12,999.29 and 4,513.32 is: 6,757.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.39 : 12,999.29 = 4,513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.39/12,999.29 = 4,513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.39x = 12,999.29 × 4,513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.39x = 58,669,932.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,669,932.98/8,682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,757.35

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