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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.24, 13,099.08 and 4,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.24, 13,099.08 and 4,059.76 is: 6,084.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.24 : 13,099.08 = 4,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.24/13,099.08 = 4,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.24x = 13,099.08 × 4,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.24x = 53,179,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,179,121.02/8,740.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.40

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