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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.92, 13,044.83 and 3,153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.92, 13,044.83 and 3,153.93 is: 4,727.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.92 : 13,044.83 = 3,153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.92/13,044.83 = 3,153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.92x = 13,044.83 × 3,153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.92x = 41,142,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,142,480.68/8,701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.98

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