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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.48, 13,155.29 and 3,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.48, 13,155.29 and 3,223.40 is: 4,834.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.48 : 13,155.29 = 3,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.48/13,155.29 = 3,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.48x = 13,155.29 × 3,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.48x = 42,404,691.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404,691.98/8,770.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.94

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