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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.44, 13,053.96 and 3,511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.44, 13,053.96 and 3,511.96 is: 5,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.44 : 13,053.96 = 3,511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.44/13,053.96 = 3,511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.44x = 13,053.96 × 3,511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.44x = 45,844,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,844,952.73/8,702.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.06

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