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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.81, 13,056.49 and 3,773.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.81, 13,056.49 and 3,773.05 is: 5,655.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.81 : 13,056.49 = 3,773.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.81/13,056.49 = 3,773.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.81x = 13,056.49 × 3,773.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.81x = 49,262,789.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,262,789.59/8,710.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.36

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