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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.56, 13,239.03 and 3,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.56, 13,239.03 and 3,279.80 is: 4,921.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.56 : 13,239.03 = 3,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.56/13,239.03 = 3,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.56x = 13,239.03 × 3,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.56x = 43,421,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,421,370.59/8,822.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.63

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