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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.79, 13,060.89 and 4,021.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.79, 13,060.89 and 4,021.92 is: 6,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.79 : 13,060.89 = 4,021.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.79/13,060.89 = 4,021.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.79x = 13,060.89 × 4,021.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.79x = 52,529,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,529,854.71/8,705.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.90

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