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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.94, 13,293.63 and 3,238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.94, 13,293.63 and 3,238.98 is: 4,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.94 : 13,293.63 = 3,238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.94/13,293.63 = 3,238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.94x = 13,293.63 × 3,238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.94x = 43,057,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,057,801.70/8,861.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.73

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