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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.49, 13,195.95 and 3,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.49, 13,195.95 and 3,253.28 is: 4,876.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.49 : 13,195.95 = 3,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.49/13,195.95 = 3,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.49x = 13,195.95 × 3,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.49x = 42,930,120.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,930,120.22/8,803.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.49

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