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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.59, 13,187.46 and 3,248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.59, 13,187.46 and 3,248.55 is: 4,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.59 : 13,187.46 = 3,248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.59/13,187.46 = 3,248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.59x = 13,187.46 × 3,248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.59x = 42,840,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,840,123.18/8,792.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.30

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