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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.94, 13,146.71 and 3,221.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.94, 13,146.71 and 3,221.79 is: 4,829.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.94 : 13,146.71 = 3,221.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.94/13,146.71 = 3,221.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.94x = 13,146.71 × 3,221.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.94x = 42,355,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,355,947.35/8,769.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.67

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