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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.70, 13,073.34 and 3,173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.70, 13,073.34 and 3,173.07 is: 4,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.70 : 13,073.34 = 3,173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.70/13,073.34 = 3,173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.70x = 13,073.34 × 3,173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.70x = 41,482,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,482,622.95/8,720.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.80

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