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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.39, 13,027.23 and 3,749.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.39, 13,027.23 and 3,749.49 is: 5,625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.39 : 13,027.23 = 3,749.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.39/13,027.23 = 3,749.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.39x = 13,027.23 × 3,749.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.39x = 48,845,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,845,468.61/8,682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.81

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