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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.08, 13,074.24 and 4,036.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.08, 13,074.24 and 4,036.54 is: 6,050.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.08 : 13,074.24 = 4,036.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.08/13,074.24 = 4,036.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.08x = 13,074.24 × 4,036.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.08x = 52,774,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774,692.73/8,723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.01

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