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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.93, 13,119.57 and 3,200.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.93, 13,119.57 and 3,200.51 is: 4,803.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.93 : 13,119.57 = 3,200.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.93/13,119.57 = 3,200.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.93x = 13,119.57 × 3,200.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.93x = 41,989,347.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,989,347.78/8,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.22

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