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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.98, 13,206.67 and 3,258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.98, 13,206.67 and 3,258.37 is: 4,887.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.98 : 13,206.67 = 3,258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.98/13,206.67 = 3,258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.98x = 13,206.67 × 3,258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.98x = 43,032,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,032,217.33/8,804.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.26

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