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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.70, 13,031.38 and 3,756.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.70, 13,031.38 and 3,756.10 is: 5,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.70 : 13,031.38 = 3,756.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.70/13,031.38 = 3,756.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.70x = 13,031.38 × 3,756.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.70x = 48,947,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,947,166.42/8,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.32

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