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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.16, 13,141.12 and 3,213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.16, 13,141.12 and 3,213.86 is: 4,823.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.16 : 13,141.12 = 3,213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.16/13,141.12 = 3,213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.16x = 13,141.12 × 3,213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.16x = 42,233,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,233,719.92/8,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.87

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