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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.23, 13,063.17 and 3,166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.23, 13,063.17 and 3,166.18 is: 4,746.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.23 : 13,063.17 = 3,166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.23/13,063.17 = 3,166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.23x = 13,063.17 × 3,166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.23x = 41,360,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,360,347.59/8,714.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.30

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