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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,722.67, 13,078.44 and 4,036.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,722.67, 13,078.44 and 4,036.41 is: 6,052.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,722.67 : 13,078.44 = 4,036.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,722.67/13,078.44 = 4,036.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,722.67x = 13,078.44 × 4,036.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,722.67x = 52,789,946.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,789,946.00/8,722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.04

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