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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718.54, 13,079.37 and 3,179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718.54, 13,079.37 and 3,179.66 is: 4,770.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718.54 : 13,079.37 = 3,179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718.54/13,079.37 = 3,179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718.54x = 13,079.37 × 3,179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718.54x = 41,587,949.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,587,949.61/8,718.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.06

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