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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.72, 13,216.73 and 3,264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.72, 13,216.73 and 3,264.98 is: 4,899.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.72 : 13,216.73 = 3,264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.72/13,216.73 = 3,264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.72x = 13,216.73 × 3,264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.72x = 43,152,276.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152,276.71/8,807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.37

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