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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.95, 13,062.04 and 4,028.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.95, 13,062.04 and 4,028.39 is: 6,037.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.95 : 13,062.04 = 4,028.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.95/13,062.04 = 4,028.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.95x = 13,062.04 × 4,028.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.95x = 52,618,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,618,915.93/8,714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.78

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