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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.53, 13,074.39 and 4,030.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.53, 13,074.39 and 4,030.65 is: 6,047.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.53 : 13,074.39 = 4,030.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.53/13,074.39 = 4,030.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.53x = 13,074.39 × 4,030.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.53x = 52,698,290.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,698,290.05/8,713.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.87

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