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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.55, 13,053.87 and 3,441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.55, 13,053.87 and 3,441.42 is: 5,158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.55 : 13,053.87 = 3,441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.55/13,053.87 = 3,441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.55x = 13,053.87 × 3,441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.55x = 44,923,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,923,849.30/8,708.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.59

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