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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.94, 13,124.07 and 3,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.94, 13,124.07 and 3,203.52 is: 4,807.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.94 : 13,124.07 = 3,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.94/13,124.07 = 3,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.94x = 13,124.07 × 3,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.94x = 42,043,220.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,043,220.73/8,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.72

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