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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.80, 13,230.24 and 3,277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.80, 13,230.24 and 3,277.64 is: 4,913.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.80 : 13,230.24 = 3,277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.80/13,230.24 = 3,277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.80x = 13,230.24 × 3,277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.80x = 43,363,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,363,963.83/8,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.32

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