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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.69, 13,056.27 and 3,507.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.69, 13,056.27 and 3,507.49 is: 5,259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.69 : 13,056.27 = 3,507.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.69/13,056.27 = 3,507.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.69x = 13,056.27 × 3,507.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.69x = 45,794,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,794,736.46/8,707.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.11

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