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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.55, 13,066.85 and 3,166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.55, 13,066.85 and 3,166.50 is: 4,750.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.55 : 13,066.85 = 3,166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.55/13,066.85 = 3,166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.55x = 13,066.85 × 3,166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.55x = 41,376,180.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,376,180.53/8,710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.12

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