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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.92, 13,127.88 and 3,202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.92, 13,127.88 and 3,202.86 is: 4,804.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.92 : 13,127.88 = 3,202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.92/13,127.88 = 3,202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.92x = 13,127.88 × 3,202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.92x = 42,046,761.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,046,761.74/8,751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.29

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