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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.78, 13,103.70 and 2,579.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.78, 13,103.70 and 2,579.78 is: 3,869.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.78 : 13,103.70 = 2,579.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.78/13,103.70 = 2,579.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.78x = 13,103.70 × 2,579.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.78x = 33,804,663.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,804,663.19/8,735.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.68

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