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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.60, 13,080.90 and 3,786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.60, 13,080.90 and 3,786.80 is: 5,680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.60 : 13,080.90 = 3,786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.60/13,080.90 = 3,786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.60x = 13,080.90 × 3,786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.60x = 49,534,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,534,752.12/8,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,680.20

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