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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.32, 13,236.48 and 3,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.32, 13,236.48 and 3,277.36 is: 4,915.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.32 : 13,236.48 = 3,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.32/13,236.48 = 3,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.32x = 13,236.48 × 3,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.32x = 43,380,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,380,710.09/8,825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.48

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