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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,715, 13,074.72 and 2,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,715, 13,074.72 and 2,559 is: 3,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,715 : 13,074.72 = 2,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,715/13,074.72 = 2,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,715x = 13,074.72 × 2,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,715x = 33,458,208.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,458,208.48/8,715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.15

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