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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.72, 13,243.70 and 3,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.72, 13,243.70 and 3,281.24 is: 4,922.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.72 : 13,243.70 = 3,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.72/13,243.70 = 3,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.72x = 13,243.70 × 3,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.72x = 43,455,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,455,799.50/8,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.65

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