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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.94, 13,099.59 and 3,190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.94, 13,099.59 and 3,190.43 is: 4,785.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.94 : 13,099.59 = 3,190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.94/13,099.59 = 3,190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.94x = 13,099.59 × 3,190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.94x = 41,793,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,793,259.43/8,732.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.70

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