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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.51, 13,016.46 and 3,492.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.51, 13,016.46 and 3,492.03 is: 5,235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.51 : 13,016.46 = 3,492.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.51/13,016.46 = 3,492.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.51x = 13,016.46 × 3,492.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.51x = 45,453,868.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,453,868.81/8,682.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.11

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