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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,731.56, 13,078.86 and 4,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,731.56, 13,078.86 and 4,055.40 is: 6,074.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,731.56 : 13,078.86 = 4,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,731.56/13,078.86 = 4,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,731.56x = 13,078.86 × 4,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,731.56x = 53,040,008.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,040,008.84/8,731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.52

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