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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657.36, 13,009.48 and 4,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657.36, 13,009.48 and 4,711.53 is: 7,080.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657.36 : 13,009.48 = 4,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657.36/13,009.48 = 4,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657.36x = 13,009.48 × 4,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657.36x = 61,294,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,294,555.30/8,657.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.05

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