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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.85, 13,078.98 and 3,788.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.85, 13,078.98 and 3,788.37 is: 5,683.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.85 : 13,078.98 = 3,788.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.85/13,078.98 = 3,788.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.85x = 13,078.98 × 3,788.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.85x = 49,548,015.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,548,015.46/8,717.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.51

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