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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.43, 13,049.33 and 4,017.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.43, 13,049.33 and 4,017.13 is: 6,020.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.43 : 13,049.33 = 4,017.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.43/13,049.33 = 4,017.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.43x = 13,049.33 × 4,017.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.43x = 52,420,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,420,802.31/8,707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.24

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