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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.76, 13,059.90 and 4,323.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.76, 13,059.90 and 4,323.83 is: 6,484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.76 : 13,059.90 = 4,323.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.76/13,059.90 = 4,323.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.76x = 13,059.90 × 4,323.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.76x = 56,468,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,468,722.12/8,708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.13

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