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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.39, 13,207.43 and 3,256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.39, 13,207.43 and 3,256.14 is: 4,883.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.39 : 13,207.43 = 3,256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.39/13,207.43 = 3,256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.39x = 13,207.43 × 3,256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.39x = 43,005,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,005,241.12/8,805.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.97

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