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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.56, 13,056.12 and 3,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.56, 13,056.12 and 3,772.80 is: 5,654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.56 : 13,056.12 = 3,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.56/13,056.12 = 3,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.56x = 13,056.12 × 3,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.56x = 49,258,110.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,258,110.67/8,710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,654.99

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