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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.24, 13,097.06 and 3,184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.24, 13,097.06 and 3,184.28 is: 4,775.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.24 : 13,097.06 = 3,184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.24/13,097.06 = 3,184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.24x = 13,097.06 × 3,184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.24x = 41,704,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,704,706.22/8,732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.95

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