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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.49, 13,192.95 and 3,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.49, 13,192.95 and 3,251.28 is: 4,873.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.49 : 13,192.95 = 3,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.49/13,192.95 = 3,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.49x = 13,192.95 × 3,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.49x = 42,893,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,893,974.48/8,801.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.49

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