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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.74, 13,061.18 and 3,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.74, 13,061.18 and 3,163.70 is: 4,742.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.74 : 13,061.18 = 3,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.74/13,061.18 = 3,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.74x = 13,061.18 × 3,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.74x = 41,321,597.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,321,597.77/8,712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.67

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