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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.40, 13,237.12 and 3,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.40, 13,237.12 and 3,277.72 is: 4,916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.40 : 13,237.12 = 3,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.40/13,237.12 = 3,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.40x = 13,237.12 × 3,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.40x = 43,387,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,387,572.97/8,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.22

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