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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.68, 13,223.96 and 3,268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.68, 13,223.96 and 3,268.02 is: 4,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.68 : 13,223.96 = 3,268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.68/13,223.96 = 3,268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.68x = 13,223.96 × 3,268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.68x = 43,216,211.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,216,211.07/8,814.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.76

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