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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,724.08, 13,087.59 and 4,042.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,724.08, 13,087.59 and 4,042.19 is: 6,063.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,724.08 : 13,087.59 = 4,042.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,724.08/13,087.59 = 4,042.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,724.08x = 13,087.59 × 4,042.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,724.08x = 52,902,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,902,501.48/8,724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.96

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