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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.44, 13,156.63 and 5,071.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.44, 13,156.63 and 5,071.41 is: 7,610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.44 : 13,156.63 = 5,071.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.44/13,156.63 = 5,071.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.44x = 13,156.63 × 5,071.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.44x = 66,722,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,722,652.27/8,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.28

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