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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.97, 13,191.02 and 3,250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.97, 13,191.02 and 3,250.92 is: 4,875.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.97 : 13,191.02 = 3,250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.97/13,191.02 = 3,250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.97x = 13,191.02 × 3,250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.97x = 42,882,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,882,934.48/8,794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.85

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