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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871, 13,306.52 and 2,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871, 13,306.52 and 2,715 is: 4,072.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871 : 13,306.52 = 2,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871/13,306.52 = 2,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871x = 13,306.52 × 2,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871x = 36,127,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,127,201.80/8,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.51

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