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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.73, 13,076.68 and 3,454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.73, 13,076.68 and 3,454.02 is: 5,181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.73 : 13,076.68 = 3,454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.73/13,076.68 = 3,454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.73x = 13,076.68 × 3,454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.73x = 45,167,048.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167,048.87/8,717.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.06

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