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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.24, 13,070.34 and 4,095.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.24, 13,070.34 and 4,095.48 is: 6,146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.24 : 13,070.34 = 4,095.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.24/13,070.34 = 4,095.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.24x = 13,070.34 × 4,095.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.24x = 53,529,316.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,529,316.06/8,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.27

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