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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.24, 13,011.84 and 4,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.24, 13,011.84 and 4,056.48 is: 6,087.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.24 : 13,011.84 = 4,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.24/13,011.84 = 4,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.24x = 13,011.84 × 4,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.24x = 52,782,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,782,268.72/8,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.75

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