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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.80, 13,061.04 and 4,089.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.80, 13,061.04 and 4,089.56 is: 6,132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.80 : 13,061.04 = 4,089.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.80/13,061.04 = 4,089.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.80x = 13,061.04 × 4,089.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.80x = 53,413,906.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,413,906.74/8,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.62

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