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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.92, 13,066.35 and 3,515.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.92, 13,066.35 and 3,515.58 is: 5,273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.92 : 13,066.35 = 3,515.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.92/13,066.35 = 3,515.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.92x = 13,066.35 × 3,515.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.92x = 45,935,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,935,798.73/8,710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.36

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