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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,779.03, 13,173.74 and 3,236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,779.03, 13,173.74 and 3,236.27 is: 4,856.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,779.03 : 13,173.74 = 3,236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,779.03/13,173.74 = 3,236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,779.03x = 13,173.74 × 3,236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,779.03x = 42,633,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,633,697.50/8,779.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.31

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