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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.78, 13,184.90 and 3,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.78, 13,184.90 and 3,248.72 is: 4,871.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.78 : 13,184.90 = 3,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.78/13,184.90 = 3,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.78x = 13,184.90 × 3,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.78x = 42,834,048.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,834,048.33/8,792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.50

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