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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,816.79, 13,223.75 and 3,268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,816.79, 13,223.75 and 3,268.83 is: 4,902.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,816.79 : 13,223.75 = 3,268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,816.79/13,223.75 = 3,268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,816.79x = 13,223.75 × 3,268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,816.79x = 43,226,174.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,226,174.37/8,816.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.71

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