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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.76, 13,026.56 and 4,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.76, 13,026.56 and 4,004.20 is: 6,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.76 : 13,026.56 = 4,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.76/13,026.56 = 4,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.76x = 13,026.56 × 4,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.76x = 52,160,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,160,951.55/8,682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.42

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