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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,742, 13,114.92 and 3,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,742, 13,114.92 and 3,270 is: 4,905.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,742 : 13,114.92 = 3,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,742/13,114.92 = 3,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,742x = 13,114.92 × 3,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,742x = 42,885,788.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885,788.40/8,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.72

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