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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.89, 13,069.08 and 3,715.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.89, 13,069.08 and 3,715.31 is: 5,572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.89 : 13,069.08 = 3,715.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.89/13,069.08 = 3,715.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.89x = 13,069.08 × 3,715.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.89x = 48,555,683.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,555,683.61/8,713.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.22

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