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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.15, 13,063.82 and 4,707.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.15, 13,063.82 and 4,707.77 is: 7,060.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.15 : 13,063.82 = 4,707.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.15/13,063.82 = 4,707.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.15x = 13,063.82 × 4,707.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.15x = 61,501,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,501,371.02/8,711.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.08

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