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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.28, 13,229.46 and 3,277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.28, 13,229.46 and 3,277.14 is: 4,912.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.28 : 13,229.46 = 3,277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.28/13,229.46 = 3,277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.28x = 13,229.46 × 3,277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.28x = 43,354,792.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,354,792.54/8,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.57

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