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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.91, 13,066.09 and 3,164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.91, 13,066.09 and 3,164.88 is: 4,746.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.91 : 13,066.09 = 3,164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.91/13,066.09 = 3,164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.91x = 13,066.09 × 3,164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.91x = 41,352,599.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,352,599.01/8,712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.13

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