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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.13, 13,056.35 and 2,861.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.13, 13,056.35 and 2,861.70 is: 4,292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.13 : 13,056.35 = 2,861.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.13/13,056.35 = 2,861.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.13x = 13,056.35 × 2,861.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.13x = 37,363,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,363,342.49/8,705.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.11

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