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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.68, 13,103.04 and 3,189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.68, 13,103.04 and 3,189.76 is: 4,783.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.68 : 13,103.04 = 3,189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.68/13,103.04 = 3,189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.68x = 13,103.04 × 3,189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.68x = 41,795,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,795,552.87/8,737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.37

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