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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.84, 13,117.42 and 3,198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.84, 13,117.42 and 3,198.18 is: 4,797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.84 : 13,117.42 = 3,198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.84/13,117.42 = 3,198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.84x = 13,117.42 × 3,198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.84x = 41,951,870.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,951,870.30/8,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,797.33

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