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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.16, 13,111.92 and 3,191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.16, 13,111.92 and 3,191.04 is: 4,786.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.16 : 13,111.92 = 3,191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.16/13,111.92 = 3,191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.16x = 13,111.92 × 3,191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.16x = 41,840,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,840,661.20/8,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.63

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