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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.34, 13,055.55 and 2,701.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.34, 13,055.55 and 2,701.97 is: 4,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.34 : 13,055.55 = 2,701.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.34/13,055.55 = 2,701.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.34x = 13,055.55 × 2,701.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.34x = 35,275,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275,677.98/8,705.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.19

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