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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.58, 13,089.84 and 4,043.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.58, 13,089.84 and 4,043.69 is: 6,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.58 : 13,089.84 = 4,043.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.58/13,089.84 = 4,043.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.58x = 13,089.84 × 4,043.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.58x = 52,931,189.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,931,189.66/8,725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.21

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