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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.17, 13,056.37 and 4,265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.17, 13,056.37 and 4,265.17 is: 6,395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.17 : 13,056.37 = 4,265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.17/13,056.37 = 4,265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.17x = 13,056.37 × 4,265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.17x = 55,687,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,687,594.33/8,707.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.60

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