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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,715.95, 13,063.54 and 4,029.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,715.95, 13,063.54 and 4,029.39 is: 6,039.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,715.95 : 13,063.54 = 4,029.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,715.95/13,063.54 = 4,029.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,715.95x = 13,063.54 × 4,029.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,715.95x = 52,638,097.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,638,097.44/8,715.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.28

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