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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,738.80, 13,109.40 and 3,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,738.80, 13,109.40 and 3,190.80 is: 4,786.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,738.80 : 13,109.40 = 3,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,738.80/13,109.40 = 3,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,738.80x = 13,109.40 × 3,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,738.80x = 41,829,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,829,473.52/8,738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.64

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