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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.38, 13,055.79 and 2,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.38, 13,055.79 and 2,859.04 is: 4,289.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.38 : 13,055.79 = 2,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.38/13,055.79 = 2,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.38x = 13,055.79 × 2,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.38x = 37,326,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,326,960.56/8,702.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.28

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