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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.95, 13,049.82 and 3,153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.95, 13,049.82 and 3,153.86 is: 4,729.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.95 : 13,049.82 = 3,153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.95/13,049.82 = 3,153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.95x = 13,049.82 × 3,153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.95x = 41,157,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,157,240.06/8,701.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.66

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