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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.76, 13,090.32 and 3,181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.76, 13,090.32 and 3,181.92 is: 4,771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.76 : 13,090.32 = 3,181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.76/13,090.32 = 3,181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.76x = 13,090.32 × 3,181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.76x = 41,652,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,652,351.01/8,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.31

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