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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,522.76, 12,776.80 and 3,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,522.76, 12,776.80 and 3,327.44 is: 4,988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,522.76 : 12,776.80 = 3,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,522.76/12,776.80 = 3,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,522.76x = 12,776.80 × 3,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,522.76x = 42,514,035.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,514,035.39/8,522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.29

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