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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.92, 13,073.22 and 3,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.92, 13,073.22 and 3,167.76 is: 4,752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.92 : 13,073.22 = 3,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.92/13,073.22 = 3,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.92x = 13,073.22 × 3,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.92x = 41,412,823.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,412,823.39/8,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.49

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