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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.34, 13,085.25 and 3,789.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.34, 13,085.25 and 3,789.96 is: 5,687.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.34 : 13,085.25 = 3,789.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.34/13,085.25 = 3,789.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.34x = 13,085.25 × 3,789.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.34x = 49,592,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,592,574.09/8,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.00

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