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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.72, 13,052.34 and 4,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.72, 13,052.34 and 4,323.24 is: 6,483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.72 : 13,052.34 = 4,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.72/13,052.34 = 4,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.72x = 13,052.34 × 4,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.72x = 56,428,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,428,398.38/8,703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,483.25

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