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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.56, 13,062.44 and 4,323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.56, 13,062.44 and 4,323.84 is: 6,486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.56 : 13,062.44 = 4,323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.56/13,062.44 = 4,323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.56x = 13,062.44 × 4,323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.56x = 56,479,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,479,900.57/8,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,486.31

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