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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.68, 13,052.44 and 5,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.68, 13,052.44 and 5,013.48 is: 7,514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.68 : 13,052.44 = 5,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.68/13,052.44 = 5,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.68x = 13,052.44 × 5,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.68x = 65,438,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,438,146.89/8,708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.13

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