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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.46, 13,097.43 and 4,051.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.46, 13,097.43 and 4,051.71 is: 6,079.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.46 : 13,097.43 = 4,051.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.46/13,097.43 = 4,051.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.46x = 13,097.43 × 4,051.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.46x = 53,066,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,066,988.11/8,729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.07

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