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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.86, 13,051.28 and 3,154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.86, 13,051.28 and 3,154.19 is: 4,731.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.86 : 13,051.28 = 3,154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.86/13,051.28 = 3,154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.86x = 13,051.28 × 3,154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.86x = 41,166,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,166,201.09/8,700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,731.28

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