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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.94, 13,092.38 and 3,179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.94, 13,092.38 and 3,179.66 is: 4,770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.94 : 13,092.38 = 3,179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.94/13,092.38 = 3,179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.94x = 13,092.38 × 3,179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.94x = 41,629,235.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,629,235.63/8,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.75

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