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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,722.68, 13,079.10 and 4,105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,722.68, 13,079.10 and 4,105.80 is: 6,156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,722.68 : 13,079.10 = 4,105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,722.68/13,079.10 = 4,105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,722.68x = 13,079.10 × 4,105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,722.68x = 53,700,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,700,168.78/8,722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.38

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