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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.11, 13,069.67 and 3,165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.11, 13,069.67 and 3,165.42 is: 4,748.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.11 : 13,069.67 = 3,165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.11/13,069.67 = 3,165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.11x = 13,069.67 × 3,165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.11x = 41,370,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,370,978.98/8,713.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.13

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