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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.22, 13,052.48 and 4,023.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.22, 13,052.48 and 4,023.49 is: 6,036.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.22 : 13,052.48 = 4,023.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.22/13,052.48 = 4,023.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.22x = 13,052.48 × 4,023.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.22x = 52,516,522.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,516,522.76/8,700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.23

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