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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.14, 13,205.55 and 3,254.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.14, 13,205.55 and 3,254.89 is: 4,882.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.14 : 13,205.55 = 3,254.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.14/13,205.55 = 3,254.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.14x = 13,205.55 × 3,254.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.14x = 42,982,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,982,612.64/8,804.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.09

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