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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.44, 13,149.74 and 3,219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.44, 13,149.74 and 3,219.41 is: 4,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.44 : 13,149.74 = 3,219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.44/13,149.74 = 3,219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.44x = 13,149.74 × 3,219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.44x = 42,334,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,334,445.38/8,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.60

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