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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.21, 13,078.47 and 2,875.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.21, 13,078.47 and 2,875.43 is: 4,312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.21 : 13,078.47 = 2,875.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.21/13,078.47 = 2,875.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.21x = 13,078.47 × 2,875.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.21x = 37,606,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,606,224.99/8,720.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.54

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