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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.87, 13,050.02 and 3,155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.87, 13,050.02 and 3,155.39 is: 4,731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.87 : 13,050.02 = 3,155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.87/13,050.02 = 3,155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.87x = 13,050.02 × 3,155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.87x = 41,177,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177,837.36/8,702.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,731.52

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