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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.43, 13,085.62 and 3,175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.43, 13,085.62 and 3,175.16 is: 4,764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.43 : 13,085.62 = 3,175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.43/13,085.62 = 3,175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.43x = 13,085.62 × 3,175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.43x = 41,548,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,548,863.83/8,721.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.00

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