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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.62, 13,059.16 and 2,861.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.62, 13,059.16 and 2,861.28 is: 4,292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.62 : 13,059.16 = 2,861.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.62/13,059.16 = 2,861.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.62x = 13,059.16 × 2,861.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.62x = 37,365,913.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,365,913.32/8,704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.65

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