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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.43, 12,990.96 and 8,674.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.43, 12,990.96 and 8,674.54 is: 12,913.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.43 : 12,990.96 = 8,674.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.43/12,990.96 = 8,674.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.43x = 12,990.96 × 8,674.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.43x = 112,690,618.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,690,618.36/8,726.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,913.71

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