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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.33, 13,229.64 and 3,274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.33, 13,229.64 and 3,274.91 is: 4,909.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.33 : 13,229.64 = 3,274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.33/13,229.64 = 3,274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.33x = 13,229.64 × 3,274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.33x = 43,325,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,325,863.80/8,825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.26

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