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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.02, 13,201.92 and 3,253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.02, 13,201.92 and 3,253.33 is: 4,880.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.02 : 13,201.92 = 3,253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.02/13,201.92 = 3,253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.02x = 13,201.92 × 3,253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.02x = 42,950,202.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,950,202.39/8,801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.14

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