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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.40, 13,068.60 and 4,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.40, 13,068.60 and 4,104.40 is: 6,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.40 : 13,068.60 = 4,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.40/13,068.60 = 4,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.40x = 13,068.60 × 4,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.40x = 53,638,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,638,761.84/8,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.60

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