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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,731.78, 13,097.70 and 2,575.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,731.78, 13,097.70 and 2,575.78 is: 3,863.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,731.78 : 13,097.70 = 2,575.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,731.78/13,097.70 = 2,575.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,731.78x = 13,097.70 × 2,575.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,731.78x = 33,736,793.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,736,793.71/8,731.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.68

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