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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.22, 13,090.38 and 3,176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.22, 13,090.38 and 3,176.04 is: 4,766.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.22 : 13,090.38 = 3,176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.22/13,090.38 = 3,176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.22x = 13,090.38 × 3,176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.22x = 41,575,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,575,570.50/8,723.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.08

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