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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,722.52, 13,089.52 and 4,105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,722.52, 13,089.52 and 4,105.88 is: 6,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,722.52 : 13,089.52 = 4,105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,722.52/13,089.52 = 4,105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,722.52x = 13,089.52 × 4,105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,722.52x = 53,743,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,743,998.38/8,722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.52

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