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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.30, 13,062.06 and 3,163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.30, 13,062.06 and 3,163.25 is: 4,745.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.30 : 13,062.06 = 3,163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.30/13,062.06 = 3,163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.30x = 13,062.06 × 3,163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.30x = 41,318,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,318,593.95/8,707.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.28

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