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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.59, 13,217.06 and 3,265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.59, 13,217.06 and 3,265.81 is: 4,898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.59 : 13,217.06 = 3,265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.59/13,217.06 = 3,265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.59x = 13,217.06 × 3,265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.59x = 43,164,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,164,324.30/8,812.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.03

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