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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.17, 13,067.61 and 3,448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.17, 13,067.61 and 3,448.36 is: 5,171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.17 : 13,067.61 = 3,448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.17/13,067.61 = 3,448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.17x = 13,067.61 × 3,448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.17x = 45,061,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,061,823.62/8,714.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.10

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