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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.61, 13,202.19 and 3,254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.61, 13,202.19 and 3,254.83 is: 4,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.61 : 13,202.19 = 3,254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.61/13,202.19 = 3,254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.61x = 13,202.19 × 3,254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.61x = 42,970,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,970,925.33/8,801.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.17

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