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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.56, 13,099.50 and 4,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.56, 13,099.50 and 4,130.80 is: 6,188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.56 : 13,099.50 = 4,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.56/13,099.50 = 4,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.56x = 13,099.50 × 4,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.56x = 54,111,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,111,414.60/8,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.01

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