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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.40, 13,182.84 and 3,247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.40, 13,182.84 and 3,247.35 is: 4,869.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.40 : 13,182.84 = 3,247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.40/13,182.84 = 3,247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.40x = 13,182.84 × 3,247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.40x = 42,809,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,809,295.47/8,791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.45

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