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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,776.76, 13,163.31 and 3,228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,776.76, 13,163.31 and 3,228.66 is: 4,842.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,776.76 : 13,163.31 = 3,228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,776.76/13,163.31 = 3,228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,776.76x = 13,163.31 × 3,228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,776.76x = 42,499,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,499,852.46/8,776.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.32

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