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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.60, 13,086.64 and 4,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.60, 13,086.64 and 4,042.72 is: 6,063.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.60 : 13,086.64 = 4,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.60/13,086.64 = 4,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.60x = 13,086.64 × 4,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.60x = 52,905,621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,905,621.26/8,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.26

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