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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.16, 13,157.33 and 3,227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.16, 13,157.33 and 3,227.17 is: 4,842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.16 : 13,157.33 = 3,227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.16/13,157.33 = 3,227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.16x = 13,157.33 × 3,227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.16x = 42,460,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,460,940.66/8,769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.08

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