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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.59, 13,106.41 and 4,057.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.59, 13,106.41 and 4,057.01 is: 6,085.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.59 : 13,106.41 = 4,057.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.59/13,106.41 = 4,057.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.59x = 13,106.41 × 4,057.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.59x = 53,172,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,172,760.76/8,737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,085.52

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