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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.21, 13,094.94 and 3,184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.21, 13,094.94 and 3,184.62 is: 4,774.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.21 : 13,094.94 = 3,184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.21/13,094.94 = 3,184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.21x = 13,094.94 × 3,184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.21x = 41,702,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702,370.66/8,735.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.06

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