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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.14, 13,217.94 and 3,265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.14, 13,217.94 and 3,265.35 is: 4,897.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.14 : 13,217.94 = 3,265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.14/13,217.94 = 3,265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.14x = 13,217.94 × 3,265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.14x = 43,161,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161,200.38/8,812.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.92

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