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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.84, 13,187.84 and 3,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.84, 13,187.84 and 3,248.80 is: 4,872.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.84 : 13,187.84 = 3,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.84/13,187.84 = 3,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.84x = 13,187.84 × 3,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.84x = 42,844,572.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,844,572.41/8,792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.67

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