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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.79, 13,243.20 and 3,283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.79, 13,243.20 and 3,283.53 is: 4,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.79 : 13,243.20 = 3,283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.79/13,243.20 = 3,283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.79x = 13,243.20 × 3,283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.79x = 43,484,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,484,428.08/8,828.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.30

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