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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.68, 13,201.72 and 3,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.68, 13,201.72 and 3,254.92 is: 4,884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.68 : 13,201.72 = 3,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.68/13,201.72 = 3,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.68x = 13,201.72 × 3,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.68x = 42,970,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,970,501.32/8,797.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.30

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