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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.48, 13,097.66 and 3,183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.48, 13,097.66 and 3,183.96 is: 4,774.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.48 : 13,097.66 = 3,183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.48/13,097.66 = 3,183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.48x = 13,097.66 × 3,183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.48x = 41,702,425.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702,425.53/8,734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.46

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