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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.44, 13,186.70 and 3,244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.44, 13,186.70 and 3,244.32 is: 4,866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.44 : 13,186.70 = 3,244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.44/13,186.70 = 3,244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.44x = 13,186.70 × 3,244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.44x = 42,781,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,781,870.49/8,791.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.31

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