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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773, 13,151.32 and 3,225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773, 13,151.32 and 3,225.04 is: 4,834.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773 : 13,151.32 = 3,225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773/13,151.32 = 3,225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773x = 13,151.32 × 3,225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773x = 42,413,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,413,533.05/8,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.55

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