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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.02, 13,058.34 and 4,035.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.02, 13,058.34 and 4,035.46 is: 6,047.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.02 : 13,058.34 = 4,035.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.02/13,058.34 = 4,035.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.02x = 13,058.34 × 4,035.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.02x = 52,696,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,696,408.74/8,714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.31

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