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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.18, 13,159.47 and 3,225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.18, 13,159.47 and 3,225.59 is: 4,837.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.18 : 13,159.47 = 3,225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.18/13,159.47 = 3,225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.18x = 13,159.47 × 3,225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.18x = 42,447,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,447,054.84/8,774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.72

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