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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.52, 13,066.20 and 4,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.52, 13,066.20 and 4,090 is: 6,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.52 : 13,066.20 = 4,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.52/13,066.20 = 4,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.52x = 13,066.20 × 4,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.52x = 53,440,758
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,440,758/8,709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.90

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