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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.97, 13,076.07 and 3,788.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.97, 13,076.07 and 3,788.73 is: 5,684.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.97 : 13,076.07 = 3,788.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.97/13,076.07 = 3,788.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.97x = 13,076.07 × 3,788.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.97x = 49,541,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,541,698.69/8,714.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.67

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