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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.02, 13,066.58 and 4,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.02, 13,066.58 and 4,327.46 is: 6,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.02 : 13,066.58 = 4,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.02/13,066.58 = 4,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.02x = 13,066.58 × 4,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.02x = 56,545,102.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,545,102.29/8,711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.21

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