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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.31, 13,126.08 and 3,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.31, 13,126.08 and 3,205.20 is: 4,806.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.31 : 13,126.08 = 3,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.31/13,126.08 = 3,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.31x = 13,126.08 × 3,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.31x = 42,071,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,071,711.62/8,753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.38

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