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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.88, 13,160.66 and 3,225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.88, 13,160.66 and 3,225.06 is: 4,837.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.88 : 13,160.66 = 3,225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.88/13,160.66 = 3,225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.88x = 13,160.66 × 3,225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.88x = 42,443,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,443,902.01/8,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.53

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