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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.77, 13,203.50 and 3,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.77, 13,203.50 and 3,253.52 is: 4,880.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.77 : 13,203.50 = 3,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.77/13,203.50 = 3,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.77x = 13,203.50 × 3,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.77x = 42,957,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,957,769.03/8,802.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.03

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