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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.48, 13,164.14 and 3,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.48, 13,164.14 and 3,227.84 is: 4,841.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.48 : 13,164.14 = 3,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.48/13,164.14 = 3,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.48x = 13,164.14 × 3,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.48x = 42,491,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,491,737.66/8,777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.00

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