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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.28, 13,070.06 and 3,782.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.28, 13,070.06 and 3,782.60 is: 5,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.28 : 13,070.06 = 3,782.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.28/13,070.06 = 3,782.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.28x = 13,070.06 × 3,782.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.28x = 49,438,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,438,787.89/8,714.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.30

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