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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,687.40, 13,027.86 and 3,491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,687.40, 13,027.86 and 3,491.52 is: 5,235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,687.40 : 13,027.86 = 3,491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,687.40/13,027.86 = 3,491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,687.40x = 13,027.86 × 3,491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,687.40x = 45,487,033.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,487,033.75/8,687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.98

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