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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.44, 13,065.78 and 4,806.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.44, 13,065.78 and 4,806.36 is: 7,209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.44 : 13,065.78 = 4,806.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.44/13,065.78 = 4,806.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.44x = 13,065.78 × 4,806.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.44x = 62,798,842.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,798,842.36/8,710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.61

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