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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,738.92, 13,111.89 and 3,192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,738.92, 13,111.89 and 3,192.64 is: 4,790.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,738.92 : 13,111.89 = 3,192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,738.92/13,111.89 = 3,192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,738.92x = 13,111.89 × 3,192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,738.92x = 41,861,544.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,861,544.49/8,738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.24

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