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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,818.66, 13,217.73 and 3,267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,818.66, 13,217.73 and 3,267.73 is: 4,897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,818.66 : 13,217.73 = 3,267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,818.66/13,217.73 = 3,267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,818.66x = 13,217.73 × 3,267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,818.66x = 43,191,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,191,972.85/8,818.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.79

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