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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.40, 13,098.96 and 4,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.40, 13,098.96 and 4,052.80 is: 6,080.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.40 : 13,098.96 = 4,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.40/13,098.96 = 4,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.40x = 13,098.96 × 4,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.40x = 53,087,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,087,465.09/8,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.76

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