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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.46, 13,196.28 and 3,254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.46, 13,196.28 and 3,254.46 is: 4,881.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.46 : 13,196.28 = 3,254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.46/13,196.28 = 3,254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.46x = 13,196.28 × 3,254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.46x = 42,946,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,946,765.41/8,798.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.17

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