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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.40, 13,185.60 and 3,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.40, 13,185.60 and 3,246.40 is: 4,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.40 : 13,185.60 = 3,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.40/13,185.60 = 3,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.40x = 13,185.60 × 3,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.40x = 42,805,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,805,731.84/8,790.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.60

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