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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.40, 13,073.06 and 3,168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.40, 13,073.06 and 3,168.04 is: 4,752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.40 : 13,073.06 = 3,168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.40/13,073.06 = 3,168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.40x = 13,073.06 × 3,168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.40x = 41,415,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,415,977.00/8,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.59

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