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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.59, 13,186.04 and 3,241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.59, 13,186.04 and 3,241.08 is: 4,861.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.59 : 13,186.04 = 3,241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.59/13,186.04 = 3,241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.59x = 13,186.04 × 3,241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.59x = 42,736,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,736,994.32/8,790.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.68

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