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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.36, 13,071.54 and 3,166.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.36, 13,071.54 and 3,166.67 is: 4,750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.36 : 13,071.54 = 3,166.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.36/13,071.54 = 3,166.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.36x = 13,071.54 × 3,166.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.36x = 41,393,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,393,253.57/8,714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.01

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