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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.44, 13,071.44 and 4,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.44, 13,071.44 and 4,030.88 is: 6,048.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.44 : 13,071.44 = 4,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.44/13,071.44 = 4,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.44x = 13,071.44 × 4,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.44x = 52,689,406.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,689,406.07/8,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.30

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