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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.40, 13,064.10 and 3,162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.40, 13,064.10 and 3,162.74 is: 4,744.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.40 : 13,064.10 = 3,162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.40/13,064.10 = 3,162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.40x = 13,064.10 × 3,162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.40x = 41,318,351.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,318,351.63/8,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.11

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