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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.08, 13,228.72 and 3,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.08, 13,228.72 and 3,276.40 is: 4,911.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.08 : 13,228.72 = 3,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.08/13,228.72 = 3,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.08x = 13,228.72 × 3,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.08x = 43,342,578.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,342,578.21/8,824.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.85

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