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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.93, 13,053.11 and 3,157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.93, 13,053.11 and 3,157.45 is: 4,734.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.93 : 13,053.11 = 3,157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.93/13,053.11 = 3,157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.93x = 13,053.11 × 3,157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.93x = 41,214,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,214,542.17/8,704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.62

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