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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.07, 13,070.82 and 3,165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.07, 13,070.82 and 3,165.78 is: 4,749.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.07 : 13,070.82 = 3,165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.07/13,070.82 = 3,165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.07x = 13,070.82 × 3,165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.07x = 41,379,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,379,383.62/8,713.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.12

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