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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.67, 13,057.16 and 4,026.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.67, 13,057.16 and 4,026.11 is: 6,036.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.67 : 13,057.16 = 4,026.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.67/13,057.16 = 4,026.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.67x = 13,057.16 × 4,026.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.67x = 52,569,477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,569,477.03/8,708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.45

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