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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.56, 13,063.50 and 3,443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.56, 13,063.50 and 3,443.22 is: 5,163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.56 : 13,063.50 = 3,443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.56/13,063.50 = 3,443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.56x = 13,063.50 × 3,443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.56x = 44,980,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,980,504.47/8,710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.91

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