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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.23, 13,051.95 and 4,262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.23, 13,051.95 and 4,262.25 is: 6,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.23 : 13,051.95 = 4,262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.23/13,051.95 = 4,262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.23x = 13,051.95 × 4,262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.23x = 55,630,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,630,673.89/8,704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.22

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