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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.49, 13,309.97 and 3,249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.49, 13,309.97 and 3,249.43 is: 4,874.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.49 : 13,309.97 = 3,249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.49/13,309.97 = 3,249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.49x = 13,309.97 × 3,249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.49x = 43,249,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,249,766.30/8,872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.59

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