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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.34, 13,070.48 and 2,872.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.34, 13,070.48 and 2,872.17 is: 4,305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.34 : 13,070.48 = 2,872.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.34/13,070.48 = 2,872.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.34x = 13,070.48 × 2,872.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.34x = 37,540,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,540,626.18/8,719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.45

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