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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.52, 13,194.74 and 3,248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.52, 13,194.74 and 3,248.87 is: 4,873.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.52 : 13,194.74 = 3,248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.52/13,194.74 = 3,248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.52x = 13,194.74 × 3,248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.52x = 42,867,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,867,994.94/8,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.85

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