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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.73, 13,048.83 and 2,858.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.73, 13,048.83 and 2,858.58 is: 4,286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.73 : 13,048.83 = 2,858.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.73/13,048.83 = 2,858.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.73x = 13,048.83 × 2,858.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.73x = 37,301,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,301,124.46/8,702.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.14

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