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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.28, 13,211.74 and 3,259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.28, 13,211.74 and 3,259.02 is: 4,888.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.28 : 13,211.74 = 3,259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.28/13,211.74 = 3,259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.28x = 13,211.74 × 3,259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.28x = 43,057,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,057,324.89/8,808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.28

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