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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.06, 13,086.21 and 4,039.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.06, 13,086.21 and 4,039.98 is: 6,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.06 : 13,086.21 = 4,039.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.06/13,086.21 = 4,039.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.06x = 13,086.21 × 4,039.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.06x = 52,868,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,868,026.68/8,723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.72

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