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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.80, 13,168.90 and 3,233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.80, 13,168.90 and 3,233.03 is: 4,851.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.80 : 13,168.90 = 3,233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.80/13,168.90 = 3,233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.80x = 13,168.90 × 3,233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.80x = 42,575,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575,448.77/8,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.46

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