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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.74, 13,089.90 and 4,046.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.74, 13,089.90 and 4,046.22 is: 6,069.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.74 : 13,089.90 = 4,046.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.74/13,089.90 = 4,046.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.74x = 13,089.90 × 4,046.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.74x = 52,964,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,964,615.18/8,725.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,069.93

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