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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.60, 13,126.64 and 3,205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.60, 13,126.64 and 3,205.12 is: 4,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.60 : 13,126.64 = 3,205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.60/13,126.64 = 3,205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.60x = 13,126.64 × 3,205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.60x = 42,072,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,072,456.40/8,753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.30

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