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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.02, 13,063.58 and 4,325.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.02, 13,063.58 and 4,325.45 is: 6,488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.02 : 13,063.58 = 4,325.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.02/13,063.58 = 4,325.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.02x = 13,063.58 × 4,325.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.02x = 56,505,862.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505,862.11/8,709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.20

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