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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.41, 13,115.25 and 3,814.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.41, 13,115.25 and 3,814.29 is: 5,718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.41 : 13,115.25 = 3,814.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.41/13,115.25 = 3,814.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.41x = 13,115.25 × 3,814.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.41x = 50,025,366.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,025,366.92/8,748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,718.23

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