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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.97, 13,154.61 and 3,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.97, 13,154.61 and 3,227.04 is: 4,837.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.97 : 13,154.61 = 3,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.97/13,154.61 = 3,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.97x = 13,154.61 × 3,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.97x = 42,450,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,450,452.65/8,774.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.67

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