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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.36, 13,225.41 and 3,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.36, 13,225.41 and 3,266.52 is: 4,901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.36 : 13,225.41 = 3,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.36/13,225.41 = 3,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.36x = 13,225.41 × 3,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.36x = 43,201,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201,000.15/8,814.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.21

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