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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.71, 13,459.68 and 2,815.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.71, 13,459.68 and 2,815.71 is: 4,224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.71 : 13,459.68 = 2,815.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.71/13,459.68 = 2,815.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.71x = 13,459.68 × 2,815.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.71x = 37,898,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,898,555.57/8,971.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.23

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