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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.77, 13,063.30 and 3,779.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.77, 13,063.30 and 3,779.69 is: 5,666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.77 : 13,063.30 = 3,779.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.77/13,063.30 = 3,779.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.77x = 13,063.30 × 3,779.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.77x = 49,375,191.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,375,191.72/8,713.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,666.34

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