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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.66, 13,214.82 and 3,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.66, 13,214.82 and 3,264.40 is: 4,896.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.66 : 13,214.82 = 3,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.66/13,214.82 = 3,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.66x = 13,214.82 × 3,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.66x = 43,138,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,138,458.41/8,809.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.72

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