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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,731.64, 13,094.62 and 3,799.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,731.64, 13,094.62 and 3,799.82 is: 5,698.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,731.64 : 13,094.62 = 3,799.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,731.64/13,094.62 = 3,799.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,731.64x = 13,094.62 × 3,799.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,731.64x = 49,757,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,757,124.00/8,731.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.49

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