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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.38, 13,059.48 and 4,324.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.38, 13,059.48 and 4,324.83 is: 6,484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.38 : 13,059.48 = 4,324.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.38/13,059.48 = 4,324.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.38x = 13,059.48 × 4,324.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.38x = 56,480,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,480,030.89/8,710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.22

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