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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.23, 13,061.14 and 2,864.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.23, 13,061.14 and 2,864.30 is: 4,296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.23 : 13,061.14 = 2,864.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.23/13,061.14 = 2,864.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.23x = 13,061.14 × 2,864.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.23x = 37,410,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,410,950.84/8,707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.54

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