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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.91, 13,243.68 and 3,282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.91, 13,243.68 and 3,282.49 is: 4,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.91 : 13,243.68 = 3,282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.91/13,243.68 = 3,282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.91x = 13,243.68 × 3,282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.91x = 43,472,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,472,263.72/8,829.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.30

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