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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.79, 13,016.46 and 3,134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.79, 13,016.46 and 3,134.90 is: 4,699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.79 : 13,016.46 = 3,134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.79/13,016.46 = 3,134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.79x = 13,016.46 × 3,134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.79x = 40,805,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,805,300.45/8,682.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.56

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