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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.98, 13,076.80 and 3,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.98, 13,076.80 and 3,459.14 is: 5,183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.98 : 13,076.80 = 3,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.98/13,076.80 = 3,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.98x = 13,076.80 × 3,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.98x = 45,234,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,234,481.95/8,726.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.29

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