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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.48, 13,238.34 and 3,281.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.48, 13,238.34 and 3,281.65 is: 4,923.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.48 : 13,238.34 = 3,281.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.48/13,238.34 = 3,281.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.48x = 13,238.34 × 3,281.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.48x = 43,443,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,443,598.46/8,824.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.08

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