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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.93, 13,021.71 and 3,135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.93, 13,021.71 and 3,135.57 is: 4,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.93 : 13,021.71 = 3,135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.93/13,021.71 = 3,135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.93x = 13,021.71 × 3,135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.93x = 40,830,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,830,483.22/8,682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.39

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