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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.16, 13,190.82 and 3,247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.16, 13,190.82 and 3,247.10 is: 4,870.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.16 : 13,190.82 = 3,247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.16/13,190.82 = 3,247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.16x = 13,190.82 × 3,247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.16x = 42,831,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,831,911.62/8,794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.49

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