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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.29, 13,207.11 and 3,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.29, 13,207.11 and 3,261.24 is: 4,891.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.29 : 13,207.11 = 3,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.29/13,207.11 = 3,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.29x = 13,207.11 × 3,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.29x = 43,071,555.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,071,555.42/8,806.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.00

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