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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,722.06, 13,073.37 and 3,784.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,722.06, 13,073.37 and 3,784.30 is: 5,672.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,722.06 : 13,073.37 = 3,784.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,722.06/13,073.37 = 3,784.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,722.06x = 13,073.37 × 3,784.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,722.06x = 49,473,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,473,554.09/8,722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,672.23

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