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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.43, 13,050.82 and 4,018.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.43, 13,050.82 and 4,018.13 is: 6,021.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.43 : 13,050.82 = 4,018.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.43/13,050.82 = 4,018.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.43x = 13,050.82 × 4,018.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.43x = 52,439,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,439,891.37/8,708.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.74

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