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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.78, 13,163.00 and 3,228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.78, 13,163.00 and 3,228.23 is: 4,842.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.78 : 13,163.00 = 3,228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.78/13,163.00 = 3,228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.78x = 13,163.00 × 3,228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.78x = 42,493,109.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,493,109.53/8,774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.64

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