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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.38, 13,114.68 and 3,197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.38, 13,114.68 and 3,197.83 is: 4,793.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.38 : 13,114.68 = 3,197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.38/13,114.68 = 3,197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.38x = 13,114.68 × 3,197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.38x = 41,938,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,938,435.58/8,748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.85

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