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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.21, 13,067.96 and 4,036.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.21, 13,067.96 and 4,036.68 is: 6,053.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.21 : 13,067.96 = 4,036.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.21/13,067.96 = 4,036.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.21x = 13,067.96 × 4,036.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.21x = 52,751,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,751,152.59/8,714.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.47

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