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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728.48, 13,098.26 and 3,181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728.48, 13,098.26 and 3,181.28 is: 4,773.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728.48 : 13,098.26 = 3,181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728.48/13,098.26 = 3,181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728.48x = 13,098.26 × 3,181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728.48x = 41,669,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,669,232.57/8,728.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.94

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