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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728.08, 13,081.74 and 4,041.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728.08, 13,081.74 and 4,041.54 is: 6,057.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728.08 : 13,081.74 = 4,041.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728.08/13,081.74 = 4,041.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728.08x = 13,081.74 × 4,041.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728.08x = 52,870,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,870,375.48/8,728.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.50

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