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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.44, 13,093.77 and 4,050.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.44, 13,093.77 and 4,050.26 is: 6,074.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.44 : 13,093.77 = 4,050.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.44/13,093.77 = 4,050.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.44x = 13,093.77 × 4,050.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.44x = 53,033,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,033,172.88/8,730.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.51

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