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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.68, 13,070.46 and 3,168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.68, 13,070.46 and 3,168.27 is: 4,752.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.68 : 13,070.46 = 3,168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.68/13,070.46 = 3,168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.68x = 13,070.46 × 3,168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.68x = 41,410,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,410,746.30/8,713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.38

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