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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.66, 13,073.61 and 3,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.66, 13,073.61 and 3,524.18 is: 5,286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.66 : 13,073.61 = 3,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.66/13,073.61 = 3,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.66x = 13,073.61 × 3,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.66x = 46,073,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,073,754.89/8,714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.93

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