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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.72, 13,154.79 and 3,222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.72, 13,154.79 and 3,222.11 is: 4,833.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.72 : 13,154.79 = 3,222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.72/13,154.79 = 3,222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.72x = 13,154.79 × 3,222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.72x = 42,386,114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,386,114.63/8,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.79

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