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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718.72, 13,086.30 and 3,177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718.72, 13,086.30 and 3,177.42 is: 4,769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718.72 : 13,086.30 = 3,177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718.72/13,086.30 = 3,177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718.72x = 13,086.30 × 3,177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718.72x = 41,580,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,580,671.35/8,718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.13

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