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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.84, 13,038.12 and 4,071.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.84, 13,038.12 and 4,071.84 is: 6,110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.84 : 13,038.12 = 4,071.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.84/13,038.12 = 4,071.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.84x = 13,038.12 × 4,071.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.84x = 53,089,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,089,138.54/8,688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.04

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