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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.68, 13,082.46 and 5,446.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.68, 13,082.46 and 5,446.68 is: 8,180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.68 : 13,082.46 = 5,446.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.68/13,082.46 = 5,446.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.68x = 13,082.46 × 5,446.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.68x = 71,255,973.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,255,973.23/8,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,180.30

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