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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.48, 13,114.82 and 3,197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.48, 13,114.82 and 3,197.94 is: 4,794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.48 : 13,114.82 = 3,197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.48/13,114.82 = 3,197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.48x = 13,114.82 × 3,197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.48x = 41,940,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,940,407.47/8,748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.02

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