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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.51, 13,161.36 and 3,227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.51, 13,161.36 and 3,227.45 is: 4,841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.51 : 13,161.36 = 3,227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.51/13,161.36 = 3,227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.51x = 13,161.36 × 3,227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.51x = 42,477,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,477,631.33/8,774.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.03

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