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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.40, 13,078.80 and 4,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.40, 13,078.80 and 4,041.60 is: 6,065.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.40 : 13,078.80 = 4,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.40/13,078.80 = 4,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.40x = 13,078.80 × 4,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.40x = 52,859,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,859,278.08/8,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.74

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