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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.06, 13,233.78 and 3,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.06, 13,233.78 and 3,276.30 is: 4,916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.06 : 13,233.78 = 3,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.06/13,233.78 = 3,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.06x = 13,233.78 × 3,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.06x = 43,357,833.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,357,833.41/8,819.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.38

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