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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.96, 13,068.72 and 4,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.96, 13,068.72 and 4,032 is: 6,047.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.96 : 13,068.72 = 4,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.96/13,068.72 = 4,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.96x = 13,068.72 × 4,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.96x = 52,693,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,693,079.04/8,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.67

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