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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.68, 13,099.32 and 4,052.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.68, 13,099.32 and 4,052.93 is: 6,080.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.68 : 13,099.32 = 4,052.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.68/13,099.32 = 4,052.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.68x = 13,099.32 × 4,052.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.68x = 53,090,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,090,627.01/8,730.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.93

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