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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.74, 13,237.91 and 3,278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.74, 13,237.91 and 3,278.69 is: 4,918.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.74 : 13,237.91 = 3,278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.74/13,237.91 = 3,278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.74x = 13,237.91 × 3,278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.74x = 43,402,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,402,920.55/8,823.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.88

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