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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.64, 13,076.45 and 3,527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.64, 13,076.45 and 3,527.16 is: 5,290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.64 : 13,076.45 = 3,527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.64/13,076.45 = 3,527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.64x = 13,076.45 × 3,527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.64x = 46,122,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,122,731.38/8,717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.74

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