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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,488.92, 12,731.46 and 3,222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,488.92, 12,731.46 and 3,222.84 is: 4,833.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,488.92 : 12,731.46 = 3,222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,488.92/12,731.46 = 3,222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,488.92x = 12,731.46 × 3,222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,488.92x = 41,031,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,031,458.55/8,488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.53

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