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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.61, 13,047.69 and 3,435.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.61, 13,047.69 and 3,435.33 is: 5,148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.61 : 13,047.69 = 3,435.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.61/13,047.69 = 3,435.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.61x = 13,047.69 × 3,435.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.61x = 44,823,120.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,823,120.89/8,705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.76

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