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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.39, 13,058.54 and 4,029.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.39, 13,058.54 and 4,029.77 is: 6,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.39 : 13,058.54 = 4,029.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.39/13,058.54 = 4,029.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.39x = 13,058.54 × 4,029.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.39x = 52,622,892.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,622,892.59/8,705.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.86

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