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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.54, 13,053.96 and 2,859.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.54, 13,053.96 and 2,859.82 is: 4,290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.54 : 13,053.96 = 2,859.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.54/13,053.96 = 2,859.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.54x = 13,053.96 × 2,859.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.54x = 37,331,975.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,331,975.89/8,701.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.27

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