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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.09, 13,203.74 and 3,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.09, 13,203.74 and 3,255.30 is: 4,883.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.09 : 13,203.74 = 3,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.09/13,203.74 = 3,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.09x = 13,203.74 × 3,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.09x = 42,982,118.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,982,118.55/8,802.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.17

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