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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.43, 13,061.62 and 4,032.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.43, 13,061.62 and 4,032.87 is: 6,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.43 : 13,061.62 = 4,032.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.43/13,061.62 = 4,032.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.43x = 13,061.62 × 4,032.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.43x = 52,675,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675,795.29/8,719.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.20

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