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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,696.44, 13,033.86 and 4,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,696.44, 13,033.86 and 4,069.72 is: 6,099.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,696.44 : 13,033.86 = 4,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,696.44/13,033.86 = 4,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,696.44x = 13,033.86 × 4,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,696.44x = 53,044,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,044,160.72/8,696.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.53

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