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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,796.93, 13,186.08 and 3,170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,796.93, 13,186.08 and 3,170.85 is: 4,752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,796.93 : 13,186.08 = 3,170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,796.93/13,186.08 = 3,170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,796.93x = 13,186.08 × 3,170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,796.93x = 41,811,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,811,081.77/8,796.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.92

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