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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.08, 13,119.36 and 4,007.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.08, 13,119.36 and 4,007.06 is: 6,005.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.08 : 13,119.36 = 4,007.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.08/13,119.36 = 4,007.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.08x = 13,119.36 × 4,007.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.08x = 52,570,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,570,062.68/8,754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.21

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