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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.46, 13,052.26 and 3,155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.46, 13,052.26 and 3,155.65 is: 4,732.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.46 : 13,052.26 = 3,155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.46/13,052.26 = 3,155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.46x = 13,052.26 × 3,155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.46x = 41,188,364.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,188,364.27/8,703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.41

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