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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,738.82, 13,097.97 and 3,188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,738.82, 13,097.97 and 3,188.66 is: 4,779.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,738.82 : 13,097.97 = 3,188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,738.82/13,097.97 = 3,188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,738.82x = 13,097.97 × 3,188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,738.82x = 41,764,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,764,907.53/8,738.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.24

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