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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.89, 13,053.29 and 4,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.89, 13,053.29 and 4,026.26 is: 6,039.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.89 : 13,053.29 = 4,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.89/13,053.29 = 4,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.89x = 13,053.29 × 4,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.89x = 52,555,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,555,951.90/8,701.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.60

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