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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.48, 13,239.84 and 3,282.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.48, 13,239.84 and 3,282.65 is: 4,924.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.48 : 13,239.84 = 3,282.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.48/13,239.84 = 3,282.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.48x = 13,239.84 × 3,282.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.48x = 43,461,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,461,760.78/8,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.58

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