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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.19, 13,071.10 and 3,171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.19, 13,071.10 and 3,171.57 is: 4,754.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.19 : 13,071.10 = 3,171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.19/13,071.10 = 3,171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.19x = 13,071.10 × 3,171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.19x = 41,455,867.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,455,867.09/8,719.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.55

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