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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.23, 13,070.24 and 3,165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.23, 13,070.24 and 3,165.66 is: 4,747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.23 : 13,070.24 = 3,165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.23/13,070.24 = 3,165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.23x = 13,070.24 × 3,165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.23x = 41,375,932.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,375,932.00/8,716.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.00

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