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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.30, 13,054.02 and 4,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.30, 13,054.02 and 4,029.70 is: 6,039.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.30 : 13,054.02 = 4,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.30/13,054.02 = 4,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.30x = 13,054.02 × 4,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.30x = 52,603,784.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,603,784.39/8,710.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.26

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