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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.35, 13,225.70 and 3,278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.35, 13,225.70 and 3,278.36 is: 4,912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.35 : 13,225.70 = 3,278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.35/13,225.70 = 3,278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.35x = 13,225.70 × 3,278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.35x = 43,358,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,358,523.33/8,826.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.40

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