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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.83, 13,083.87 and 3,174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.83, 13,083.87 and 3,174.32 is: 4,761.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.83 : 13,083.87 = 3,174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.83/13,083.87 = 3,174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.83x = 13,083.87 × 3,174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.83x = 41,532,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,532,390.22/8,721.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.89

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