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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.52, 13,005.36 and 4,006.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.52, 13,005.36 and 4,006.36 is: 6,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.52 : 13,005.36 = 4,006.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.52/13,005.36 = 4,006.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.52x = 13,005.36 × 4,006.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.52x = 52,104,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,104,154.09/8,682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.04

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