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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,488.86, 12,735.49 and 3,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,488.86, 12,735.49 and 3,223.96 is: 4,836.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,488.86 : 12,735.49 = 3,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,488.86/12,735.49 = 3,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,488.86x = 12,735.49 × 3,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,488.86x = 41,058,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,058,670.44/8,488.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.77

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