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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.94, 13,067.77 and 3,449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.94, 13,067.77 and 3,449.73 is: 5,172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.94 : 13,067.77 = 3,449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.94/13,067.77 = 3,449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.94x = 13,067.77 × 3,449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.94x = 45,080,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,080,278.20/8,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.76

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