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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.68, 13,068.48 and 3,166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.68, 13,068.48 and 3,166.72 is: 4,750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.68 : 13,068.48 = 3,166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.68/13,068.48 = 3,166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.68x = 13,068.48 × 3,166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.68x = 41,384,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,384,216.99/8,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.43

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