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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.24, 13,064.22 and 4,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.24, 13,064.22 and 4,026.40 is: 6,034.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.24 : 13,064.22 = 4,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.24/13,064.22 = 4,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.24x = 13,064.22 × 4,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.24x = 52,601,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,601,775.41/8,716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.92

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