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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.59, 13,061.22 and 2,784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.59, 13,061.22 and 2,784.44 is: 4,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.59 : 13,061.22 = 2,784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.59/13,061.22 = 2,784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.59x = 13,061.22 × 2,784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.59x = 36,368,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,368,118.11/8,707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.60

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