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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.52, 13,053.60 and 3,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.52, 13,053.60 and 3,507 is: 5,260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.52 : 13,053.60 = 3,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.52/13,053.60 = 3,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.52x = 13,053.60 × 3,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.52x = 45,778,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,778,975.20/8,702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.43

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