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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.16, 13,065.23 and 3,514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.16, 13,065.23 and 3,514.82 is: 5,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.16 : 13,065.23 = 3,514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.16/13,065.23 = 3,514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.16x = 13,065.23 × 3,514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.16x = 45,921,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,921,875.17/8,710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.22

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