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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.52, 13,086.09 and 4,053.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.52, 13,086.09 and 4,053.96 is: 6,075.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.52 : 13,086.09 = 4,053.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.52/13,086.09 = 4,053.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.52x = 13,086.09 × 4,053.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.52x = 53,050,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,050,485.42/8,732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,075.05

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