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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,785.03, 13,179.30 and 3,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,785.03, 13,179.30 and 3,238.40 is: 4,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,785.03 : 13,179.30 = 3,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,785.03/13,179.30 = 3,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,785.03x = 13,179.30 × 3,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,785.03x = 42,679,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,679,779.22/8,785.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.24

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