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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.51, 13,053.45 and 4,023.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.51, 13,053.45 and 4,023.07 is: 6,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.51 : 13,053.45 = 4,023.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.51/13,053.45 = 4,023.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.51x = 13,053.45 × 4,023.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.51x = 52,514,925.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,514,925.54/8,708.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.30

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