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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718.06, 13,082.48 and 3,452.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718.06, 13,082.48 and 3,452.19 is: 5,180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718.06 : 13,082.48 = 3,452.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718.06/13,082.48 = 3,452.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718.06x = 13,082.48 × 3,452.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718.06x = 45,163,153.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,163,153.26/8,718.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.41

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