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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.90, 13,079.85 and 7,174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.90, 13,079.85 and 7,174.65 is: 10,761.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.90 : 13,079.85 = 7,174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.90/13,079.85 = 7,174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.90x = 13,079.85 × 7,174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.90x = 93,843,367.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,843,367.95/8,719.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.98

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