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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.88, 13,068.72 and 3,780.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.88, 13,068.72 and 3,780.12 is: 5,670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.88 : 13,068.72 = 3,780.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.88/13,068.72 = 3,780.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.88x = 13,068.72 × 3,780.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.88x = 49,401,329.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,401,329.85/8,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,670.57

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