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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.27, 13,205.75 and 3,255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.27, 13,205.75 and 3,255.02 is: 4,882.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.27 : 13,205.75 = 3,255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.27/13,205.75 = 3,255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.27x = 13,205.75 × 3,255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.27x = 42,984,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,984,898.06/8,804.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.28

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