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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.44, 13,057.82 and 4,262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.44, 13,057.82 and 4,262.36 is: 6,391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.44 : 13,057.82 = 4,262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.44/13,057.82 = 4,262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.44x = 13,057.82 × 4,262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.44x = 55,657,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,657,140.99/8,707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.91

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