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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.92, 13,063.32 and 3,514.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.92, 13,063.32 and 3,514.72 is: 5,272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.92 : 13,063.32 = 3,514.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.92/13,063.32 = 3,514.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.92x = 13,063.32 × 3,514.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.92x = 45,913,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,913,912.07/8,708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.06

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