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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.36, 13,149.22 and 3,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.36, 13,149.22 and 3,223.40 is: 4,832.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.36 : 13,149.22 = 3,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.36/13,149.22 = 3,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.36x = 13,149.22 × 3,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.36x = 42,385,195.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,385,195.75/8,771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.23

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