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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.68, 13,113.54 and 3,196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.68, 13,113.54 and 3,196.76 is: 4,793.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.68 : 13,113.54 = 3,196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.68/13,113.54 = 3,196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.68x = 13,113.54 × 3,196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.68x = 41,920,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,920,840.13/8,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.87

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