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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.95, 13,068.59 and 3,782.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.95, 13,068.59 and 3,782.43 is: 5,672.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.95 : 13,068.59 = 3,782.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.95/13,068.59 = 3,782.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.95x = 13,068.59 × 3,782.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.95x = 49,431,029.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431,029.24/8,713.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,672.63

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