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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.35, 13,122.90 and 3,200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.35, 13,122.90 and 3,200.68 is: 4,801.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.35 : 13,122.90 = 3,200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.35/13,122.90 = 3,200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.35x = 13,122.90 × 3,200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.35x = 42,002,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,002,203.57/8,747.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.71

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