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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.89, 13,059.63 and 3,773.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.89, 13,059.63 and 3,773.39 is: 5,661.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.89 : 13,059.63 = 3,773.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.89/13,059.63 = 3,773.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.89x = 13,059.63 × 3,773.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.89x = 49,279,011.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,279,011.95/8,704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.07

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