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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.20, 13,197.48 and 3,254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.20, 13,197.48 and 3,254.32 is: 4,879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.20 : 13,197.48 = 3,254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.20/13,197.48 = 3,254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.20x = 13,197.48 × 3,254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.20x = 42,948,823.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,948,823.11/8,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.88

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