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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.67, 13,236.55 and 3,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.67, 13,236.55 and 3,203 is: 4,803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.67 : 13,236.55 = 3,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.67/13,236.55 = 3,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.67x = 13,236.55 × 3,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.67x = 42,396,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,396,669.65/8,826.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.25

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