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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.85, 13,224.95 and 3,277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.85, 13,224.95 and 3,277.86 is: 4,911.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.85 : 13,224.95 = 3,277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.85/13,224.95 = 3,277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.85x = 13,224.95 × 3,277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.85x = 43,349,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,349,534.61/8,825.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.66

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