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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.42, 13,063.95 and 4,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.42, 13,063.95 and 4,029.89 is: 6,046.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.42 : 13,063.95 = 4,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.42/13,063.95 = 4,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.42x = 13,063.95 × 4,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.42x = 52,646,216.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,646,216.15/8,706.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.83

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