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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.70, 13,081.05 and 2,877.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.70, 13,081.05 and 2,877.90 is: 4,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.70 : 13,081.05 = 2,877.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.70/13,081.05 = 2,877.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.70x = 13,081.05 × 2,877.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.70x = 37,645,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,645,953.80/8,720.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.85

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