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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.05, 13,152.97 and 3,224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.05, 13,152.97 and 3,224.34 is: 4,833.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.05 : 13,152.97 = 3,224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.05/13,152.97 = 3,224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.05x = 13,152.97 × 3,224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.05x = 42,409,647.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,409,647.29/8,774.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.53

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