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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.92, 13,083.02 and 4,570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.92, 13,083.02 and 4,570.04 is: 6,855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.92 : 13,083.02 = 4,570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.92/13,083.02 = 4,570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.92x = 13,083.02 × 4,570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.92x = 59,789,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,789,924.72/8,721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.13

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