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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.03, 13,053.17 and 3,957.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.03, 13,053.17 and 3,957.53 is: 5,937.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.03 : 13,053.17 = 3,957.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.03/13,053.17 = 3,957.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.03x = 13,053.17 × 3,957.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.03x = 51,658,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,658,292.08/8,701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,937.03

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