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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,643.78, 12,970.80 and 3,713.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,643.78, 12,970.80 and 3,713.31 is: 5,572.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,643.78 : 12,970.80 = 3,713.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,643.78/12,970.80 = 3,713.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,643.78x = 12,970.80 × 3,713.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,643.78x = 48,164,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,164,601.35/8,643.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.17

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