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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.29, 13,051.02 and 4,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.29, 13,051.02 and 4,027.70 is: 6,036.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.29 : 13,051.02 = 4,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.29/13,051.02 = 4,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.29x = 13,051.02 × 4,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.29x = 52,565,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,565,593.25/8,708.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.27

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