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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.43, 13,060.44 and 4,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.43, 13,060.44 and 4,325.48 is: 6,484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.43 : 13,060.44 = 4,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.43/13,060.44 = 4,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.43x = 13,060.44 × 4,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.43x = 56,492,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,492,655.69/8,711.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.89

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