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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.06, 13,148.75 and 3,220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.06, 13,148.75 and 3,220.76 is: 4,826.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.06 : 13,148.75 = 3,220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.06/13,148.75 = 3,220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.06x = 13,148.75 × 3,220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.06x = 42,349,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,349,008.97/8,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.06

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