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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.42, 13,061.62 and 4,032.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.42, 13,061.62 and 4,032.86 is: 6,041.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.42 : 13,061.62 = 4,032.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.42/13,061.62 = 4,032.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.42x = 13,061.62 × 4,032.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.42x = 52,675,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675,684.83/8,719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.19

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