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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.58, 13,154.05 and 3,226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.58, 13,154.05 and 3,226.58 is: 4,837.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.58 : 13,154.05 = 3,226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.58/13,154.05 = 3,226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.58x = 13,154.05 × 3,226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.58x = 42,442,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,442,638.08/8,774.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.00

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