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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.93, 13,181.61 and 3,243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.93, 13,181.61 and 3,243.72 is: 4,862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.93 : 13,181.61 = 3,243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.93/13,181.61 = 3,243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.93x = 13,181.61 × 3,243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.93x = 42,757,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,757,451.99/8,793.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.16

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