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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.24, 13,116.26 and 3,195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.24, 13,116.26 and 3,195.27 is: 4,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.24 : 13,116.26 = 3,195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.24/13,116.26 = 3,195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.24x = 13,116.26 × 3,195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.24x = 41,910,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,910,000.08/8,740.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.06

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