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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.03, 13,217.37 and 3,262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.03, 13,217.37 and 3,262.77 is: 4,893.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.03 : 13,217.37 = 3,262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.03/13,217.37 = 3,262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.03x = 13,217.37 × 3,262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.03x = 43,125,238.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,125,238.31/8,812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.91

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