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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.96, 13,304.09 and 4,711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.96, 13,304.09 and 4,711.06 is: 7,064.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.96 : 13,304.09 = 4,711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.96/13,304.09 = 4,711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.96x = 13,304.09 × 4,711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.96x = 62,676,366.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,676,366.24/8,871.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.55

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