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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.21, 13,182.09 and 3,244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.21, 13,182.09 and 3,244.02 is: 4,862.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.21 : 13,182.09 = 3,244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.21/13,182.09 = 3,244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.21x = 13,182.09 × 3,244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.21x = 42,762,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,762,897.69/8,794.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.62

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