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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718.14, 13,076.97 and 3,171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718.14, 13,076.97 and 3,171.59 is: 4,757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718.14 : 13,076.97 = 3,171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718.14/13,076.97 = 3,171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718.14x = 13,076.97 × 3,171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718.14x = 41,474,710.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,474,710.00/8,718.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.29

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