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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.55, 13,058.42 and 3,777.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.55, 13,058.42 and 3,777.03 is: 5,661.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.55 : 13,058.42 = 3,777.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.55/13,058.42 = 3,777.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.55x = 13,058.42 × 3,777.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.55x = 49,322,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322,025.21/8,711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.68

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