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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.04, 13,060.08 and 3,776.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.04, 13,060.08 and 3,776.52 is: 5,661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.04 : 13,060.08 = 3,776.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.04/13,060.08 = 3,776.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.04x = 13,060.08 × 3,776.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.04x = 49,321,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,321,653.32/8,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.97

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