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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.72, 13,259.10 and 3,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.72, 13,259.10 and 3,292.02 is: 4,936.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.72 : 13,259.10 = 3,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.72/13,259.10 = 3,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.72x = 13,259.10 × 3,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.72x = 43,649,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,649,222.38/8,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.73

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