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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.96, 13,157.12 and 3,225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.96, 13,157.12 and 3,225.19 is: 4,839.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.96 : 13,157.12 = 3,225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.96/13,157.12 = 3,225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.96x = 13,157.12 × 3,225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.96x = 42,434,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,434,211.69/8,767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.69

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