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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.40, 13,086.09 and 3,174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.40, 13,086.09 and 3,174.12 is: 4,763.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.40 : 13,086.09 = 3,174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.40/13,086.09 = 3,174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.40x = 13,086.09 × 3,174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.40x = 41,536,819.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,536,819.99/8,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.18

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