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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.44, 13,031.64 and 4,070.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.44, 13,031.64 and 4,070.16 is: 6,099.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.44 : 13,031.64 = 4,070.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.44/13,031.64 = 4,070.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.44x = 13,031.64 × 4,070.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.44x = 53,040,859.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,040,859.86/8,695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.85

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