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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.02, 13,069.53 and 4,327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.02, 13,069.53 and 4,327.38 is: 6,493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.02 : 13,069.53 = 4,327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.02/13,069.53 = 4,327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.02x = 13,069.53 × 4,327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.02x = 56,556,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,556,822.73/8,710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.31

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