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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.75, 13,205.39 and 3,327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.75, 13,205.39 and 3,327.75 is: 4,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.75 : 13,205.39 = 3,327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.75/13,205.39 = 3,327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.75x = 13,205.39 × 3,327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.75x = 43,944,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,944,219.93/8,799.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.80

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