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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.69, 13,073.46 and 3,784.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.69, 13,073.46 and 3,784.27 is: 5,679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.69 : 13,073.46 = 3,784.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.69/13,073.46 = 3,784.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.69x = 13,073.46 × 3,784.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.69x = 49,473,502.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,473,502.47/8,710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.63

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