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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.93, 13,062.69 and 4,326.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.93, 13,062.69 and 4,326.99 is: 6,487.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.93 : 13,062.69 = 4,326.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.93/13,062.69 = 4,326.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.93x = 13,062.69 × 4,326.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.93x = 56,522,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,522,129.00/8,712.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,487.16

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