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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.49, 13,052.21 and 3,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.49, 13,052.21 and 3,154.82 is: 4,732.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.49 : 13,052.21 = 3,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.49/13,052.21 = 3,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.49x = 13,052.21 × 3,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.49x = 41,177,413.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177,413.67/8,701.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.22

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