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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.32, 13,177.52 and 3,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.32, 13,177.52 and 3,240 is: 4,854.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.32 : 13,177.52 = 3,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.32/13,177.52 = 3,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.32x = 13,177.52 × 3,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.32x = 42,695,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,695,164.80/8,794.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.86

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