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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.97, 13,192.59 and 3,248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.97, 13,192.59 and 3,248.05 is: 4,871.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.97 : 13,192.59 = 3,248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.97/13,192.59 = 3,248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.97x = 13,192.59 × 3,248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.97x = 42,850,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,850,214.72/8,795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.57

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