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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.47, 13,190.20 and 3,245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.47, 13,190.20 and 3,245.84 is: 4,869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.47 : 13,190.20 = 3,245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.47/13,190.20 = 3,245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.47x = 13,190.20 × 3,245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.47x = 42,813,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,813,332.63/8,792.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.32

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