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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.02, 13,051.53 and 3,153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.02, 13,051.53 and 3,153.06 is: 4,729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.02 : 13,051.53 = 3,153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.02/13,051.53 = 3,153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.02x = 13,051.53 × 3,153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.02x = 41,152,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,152,257.18/8,701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.59

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