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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.26, 13,070.90 and 3,170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.26, 13,070.90 and 3,170.22 is: 4,752.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.26 : 13,070.90 = 3,170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.26/13,070.90 = 3,170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.26x = 13,070.90 × 3,170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.26x = 41,437,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,437,628.60/8,719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.42

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