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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.08, 13,052.94 and 4,816.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.08, 13,052.94 and 4,816.12 is: 7,211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.08 : 13,052.94 = 4,816.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.08/13,052.94 = 4,816.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.08x = 13,052.94 × 4,816.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.08x = 62,864,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,864,525.39/8,717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.65

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