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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.61, 13,052.40 and 3,154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.61, 13,052.40 and 3,154.94 is: 4,732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.61 : 13,052.40 = 3,154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.61/13,052.40 = 3,154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.61x = 13,052.40 × 3,154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.61x = 41,179,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,179,538.86/8,701.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.40

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