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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.08, 13,231.50 and 3,272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.08, 13,231.50 and 3,272.91 is: 4,910.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.08 : 13,231.50 = 3,272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.08/13,231.50 = 3,272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.08x = 13,231.50 × 3,272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.08x = 43,305,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,305,465.18/8,819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.43

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