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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.28, 13,051.04 and 4,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.28, 13,051.04 and 4,027.64 is: 6,036.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.28 : 13,051.04 = 4,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.28/13,051.04 = 4,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.28x = 13,051.04 × 4,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.28x = 52,564,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,564,890.75/8,708.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.20

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