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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.70, 13,281.61 and 5,385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.70, 13,281.61 and 5,385.46 is: 8,062.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.70 : 13,281.61 = 5,385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.70/13,281.61 = 5,385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.70x = 13,281.61 × 5,385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.70x = 71,527,579.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,527,579.39/8,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.44

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