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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.04, 13,141.72 and 3,219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.04, 13,141.72 and 3,219.54 is: 4,825.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.04 : 13,141.72 = 3,219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.04/13,141.72 = 3,219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.04x = 13,141.72 × 3,219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.04x = 42,310,293.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,310,293.21/8,768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.51

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