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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.49, 13,194.45 and 3,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.49, 13,194.45 and 3,252.28 is: 4,874.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.49 : 13,194.45 = 3,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.49/13,194.45 = 3,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.49x = 13,194.45 × 3,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.49x = 42,912,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,912,045.85/8,802.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.99

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