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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.65, 13,095.24 and 4,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.65, 13,095.24 and 4,348.96 is: 6,519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.65 : 13,095.24 = 4,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.65/13,095.24 = 4,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.65x = 13,095.24 × 4,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.65x = 56,950,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,950,674.95/8,735.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.34

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