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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.26, 13,212.95 and 3,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.26, 13,212.95 and 3,266.11 is: 4,896.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.26 : 13,212.95 = 3,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.26/13,212.95 = 3,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.26x = 13,212.95 × 3,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.26x = 43,154,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,154,948.12/8,814.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.04

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