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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.46, 13,064.29 and 4,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.46, 13,064.29 and 4,029.89 is: 6,040.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.46 : 13,064.29 = 4,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.46/13,064.29 = 4,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.46x = 13,064.29 × 4,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.46x = 52,647,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,647,576.23/8,716.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.02

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