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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.25, 13,220.40 and 3,271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.25, 13,220.40 and 3,271.08 is: 4,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.25 : 13,220.40 = 3,271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.25/13,220.40 = 3,271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.25x = 13,220.40 × 3,271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.25x = 43,244,986.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244,986.03/8,819.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.48

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