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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.68, 13,115.04 and 3,197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.68, 13,115.04 and 3,197.76 is: 4,795.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.68 : 13,115.04 = 3,197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.68/13,115.04 = 3,197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.68x = 13,115.04 × 3,197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.68x = 41,938,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,938,750.31/8,745.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.37

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