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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.02, 13,182.28 and 3,246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.02, 13,182.28 and 3,246.98 is: 4,868.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.02 : 13,182.28 = 3,246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.02/13,182.28 = 3,246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.02x = 13,182.28 × 3,246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.02x = 42,802,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,802,525.49/8,791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.89

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