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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.29, 13,063.14 and 4,023.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.29, 13,063.14 and 4,023.42 is: 6,036.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.29 : 13,063.14 = 4,023.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.29/13,063.14 = 4,023.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.29x = 13,063.14 × 4,023.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.29x = 52,558,498.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,558,498.74/8,707.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.15

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