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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.22, 13,077.29 and 3,170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.22, 13,077.29 and 3,170.01 is: 4,756.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.22 : 13,077.29 = 3,170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.22/13,077.29 = 3,170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.22x = 13,077.29 × 3,170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.22x = 41,455,148.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,455,148.00/8,716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.09

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