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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.22, 13,212.93 and 3,261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.22, 13,212.93 and 3,261.43 is: 4,892.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.22 : 13,212.93 = 3,261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.22/13,212.93 = 3,261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.22x = 13,212.93 × 3,261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.22x = 43,093,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,093,046.29/8,808.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.37

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