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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.53, 13,071.33 and 3,166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.53, 13,071.33 and 3,166.84 is: 4,749.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.53 : 13,071.33 = 3,166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.53/13,071.33 = 3,166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.53x = 13,071.33 × 3,166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.53x = 41,394,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,394,810.70/8,716.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.00

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