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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.44, 13,064.28 and 4,805.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.44, 13,064.28 and 4,805.36 is: 7,208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.44 : 13,064.28 = 4,805.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.44/13,064.28 = 4,805.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.44x = 13,064.28 × 4,805.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.44x = 62,778,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,778,568.54/8,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.11

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