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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.67, 13,233.55 and 3,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.67, 13,233.55 and 3,201 is: 4,800.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.67 : 13,233.55 = 3,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.67/13,233.55 = 3,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.67x = 13,233.55 × 3,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.67x = 42,360,585.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,360,585.55/8,824.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.24

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