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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.39, 13,057.52 and 3,155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.39, 13,057.52 and 3,155.33 is: 4,735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.39 : 13,057.52 = 3,155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.39/13,057.52 = 3,155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.39x = 13,057.52 × 3,155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.39x = 41,200,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,200,703.52/8,700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.50

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