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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.67, 13,082.81 and 4,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.67, 13,082.81 and 4,041.92 is: 6,064.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.67 : 13,082.81 = 4,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.67/13,082.81 = 4,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.67x = 13,082.81 × 4,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.67x = 52,879,585.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,879,585.77/8,719.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,064.41

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