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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.76, 13,039.92 and 8,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.76, 13,039.92 and 8,330.40 is: 12,510.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.76 : 13,039.92 = 8,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.76/13,039.92 = 8,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.76x = 13,039.92 × 8,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.76x = 108,627,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,627,749.57/8,682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.74

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