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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.76, 13,199.28 and 3,249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.76, 13,199.28 and 3,249.12 is: 4,875.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.76 : 13,199.28 = 3,249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.76/13,199.28 = 3,249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.76x = 13,199.28 × 3,249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.76x = 42,886,044.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,886,044.63/8,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.76

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