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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.21, 13,183.59 and 3,245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.21, 13,183.59 and 3,245.02 is: 4,864.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.21 : 13,183.59 = 3,245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.21/13,183.59 = 3,245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.21x = 13,183.59 × 3,245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.21x = 42,781,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,781,013.22/8,795.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.13

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