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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.86, 13,052.78 and 3,155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.86, 13,052.78 and 3,155.19 is: 4,732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.86 : 13,052.78 = 3,155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.86/13,052.78 = 3,155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.86x = 13,052.78 × 3,155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.86x = 41,184,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,184,021.46/8,701.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.78

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