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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.19, 13,055.31 and 2,858.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.19, 13,055.31 and 2,858.45 is: 4,288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.19 : 13,055.31 = 2,858.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.19/13,055.31 = 2,858.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.19x = 13,055.31 × 2,858.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.19x = 37,317,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317,885.59/8,702.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.33

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