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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,715.92, 13,073.82 and 3,521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,715.92, 13,073.82 and 3,521.72 is: 5,282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,715.92 : 13,073.82 = 3,521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,715.92/13,073.82 = 3,521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,715.92x = 13,073.82 × 3,521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,715.92x = 46,042,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,042,333.37/8,715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.56

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