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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.06, 13,235.28 and 3,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.06, 13,235.28 and 3,277.30 is: 4,917.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.06 : 13,235.28 = 3,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.06/13,235.28 = 3,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.06x = 13,235.28 × 3,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.06x = 43,375,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,375,983.14/8,820.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.88

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