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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.61, 13,205.67 and 3,257.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.61, 13,205.67 and 3,257.03 is: 4,885.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.61 : 13,205.67 = 3,257.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.61/13,205.67 = 3,257.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.61x = 13,205.67 × 3,257.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.61x = 43,011,197.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,011,197.33/8,804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.08

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