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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.97, 13,089.68 and 3,179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.97, 13,089.68 and 3,179.67 is: 4,772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.97 : 13,089.68 = 3,179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.97/13,089.68 = 3,179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.97x = 13,089.68 × 3,179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.97x = 41,620,846.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,620,846.91/8,720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.50

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