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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.62, 13,076.25 and 3,522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.62, 13,076.25 and 3,522.30 is: 5,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.62 : 13,076.25 = 3,522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.62/13,076.25 = 3,522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.62x = 13,076.25 × 3,522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.62x = 46,058,475.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,058,475.38/8,716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.98

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