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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.28, 13,057.98 and 3,444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.28, 13,057.98 and 3,444.18 is: 5,162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.28 : 13,057.98 = 3,444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.28/13,057.98 = 3,444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.28x = 13,057.98 × 3,444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.28x = 44,974,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,974,033.56/8,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.74

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