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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.74, 13,246.66 and 3,286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.74, 13,246.66 and 3,286.06 is: 4,926.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.74 : 13,246.66 = 3,286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.74/13,246.66 = 3,286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.74x = 13,246.66 × 3,286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.74x = 43,529,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,529,290.55/8,835.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.50

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