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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.22, 13,149.81 and 3,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.22, 13,149.81 and 3,219 is: 4,830.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.22 : 13,149.81 = 3,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.22/13,149.81 = 3,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.22x = 13,149.81 × 3,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.22x = 42,329,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,329,238.39/8,762.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.88

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