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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.69, 13,084.07 and 4,043.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.69, 13,084.07 and 4,043.34 is: 6,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.69 : 13,084.07 = 4,043.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.69/13,084.07 = 4,043.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.69x = 13,084.07 × 4,043.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.69x = 52,903,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,903,323.38/8,729.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.16

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