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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.84, 13,135.92 and 3,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.84, 13,135.92 and 3,284 is: 4,924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.84 : 13,135.92 = 3,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.84/13,135.92 = 3,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.84x = 13,135.92 × 3,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.84x = 43,138,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,138,361.28/8,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.56

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