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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,677.38, 13,016.20 and 3,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,677.38, 13,016.20 and 3,134.72 is: 4,702.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,677.38 : 13,016.20 = 3,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,677.38/13,016.20 = 3,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,677.38x = 13,016.20 × 3,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,677.38x = 40,802,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,802,142.46/8,677.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.13

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