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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.48, 13,161.15 and 3,225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.48, 13,161.15 and 3,225.84 is: 4,838.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.48 : 13,161.15 = 3,225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.48/13,161.15 = 3,225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.48x = 13,161.15 × 3,225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.48x = 42,455,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,455,764.12/8,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.00

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