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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.73, 13,092.91 and 3,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.73, 13,092.91 and 3,182.44 is: 4,772.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.73 : 13,092.91 = 3,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.73/13,092.91 = 3,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.73x = 13,092.91 × 3,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.73x = 41,667,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667,319.12/8,730.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.49

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