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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.78, 13,227.21 and 3,275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.78, 13,227.21 and 3,275.64 is: 4,910.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.78 : 13,227.21 = 3,275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.78/13,227.21 = 3,275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.78x = 13,227.21 × 3,275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.78x = 43,327,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,327,578.16/8,823.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.32

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