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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,683.53, 13,023.26 and 4,000.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,683.53, 13,023.26 and 4,000.62 is: 5,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,683.53 : 13,023.26 = 4,000.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,683.53/13,023.26 = 4,000.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,683.53x = 13,023.26 × 4,000.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,683.53x = 52,101,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,101,094.42/8,683.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.99

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