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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.92, 13,067.80 and 3,517.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.92, 13,067.80 and 3,517.72 is: 5,276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.92 : 13,067.80 = 3,517.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.92/13,067.80 = 3,517.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.92x = 13,067.80 × 3,517.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.92x = 45,968,861.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,968,861.42/8,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.55

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