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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,779.32, 13,155.14 and 3,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,779.32, 13,155.14 and 3,225 is: 4,832.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,779.32 : 13,155.14 = 3,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,779.32/13,155.14 = 3,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,779.32x = 13,155.14 × 3,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,779.32x = 42,425,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425,326.50/8,779.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.42

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