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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.48, 13,236.84 and 3,280.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.48, 13,236.84 and 3,280.65 is: 4,921.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.48 : 13,236.84 = 3,280.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.48/13,236.84 = 3,280.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.48x = 13,236.84 × 3,280.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.48x = 43,425,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,425,439.15/8,823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.58

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