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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.96, 13,008.78 and 5,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.96, 13,008.78 and 5,231.08 is: 7,847.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.96 : 13,008.78 = 5,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.96/13,008.78 = 5,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.96x = 13,008.78 × 5,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.96x = 68,049,968.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,049,968.88/8,671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,847.13

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