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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.98, 13,234.59 and 3,279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.98, 13,234.59 and 3,279.15 is: 4,919.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.98 : 13,234.59 = 3,279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.98/13,234.59 = 3,279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.98x = 13,234.59 × 3,279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.98x = 43,398,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,398,205.80/8,821.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.33

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