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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.39, 13,202.93 and 3,253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.39, 13,202.93 and 3,253.14 is: 4,879.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.39 : 13,202.93 = 3,253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.39/13,202.93 = 3,253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.39x = 13,202.93 × 3,253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.39x = 42,950,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,950,979.70/8,802.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.47

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