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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.11, 13,187.57 and 3,246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.11, 13,187.57 and 3,246.77 is: 4,866.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.11 : 13,187.57 = 3,246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.11/13,187.57 = 3,246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.11x = 13,187.57 × 3,246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.11x = 42,817,023.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,817,023.38/8,798.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.62

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