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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.37, 13,056.53 and 3,157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.37, 13,056.53 and 3,157.69 is: 4,736.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.37 : 13,056.53 = 3,157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.37/13,056.53 = 3,157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.37x = 13,056.53 × 3,157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.37x = 41,228,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,228,474.22/8,704.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.53

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