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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.08, 13,073.64 and 3,170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.08, 13,073.64 and 3,170.16 is: 4,755.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.08 : 13,073.64 = 3,170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.08/13,073.64 = 3,170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.08x = 13,073.64 × 3,170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.08x = 41,445,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,445,530.58/8,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.07

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