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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.32, 13,253.76 and 3,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.32, 13,253.76 and 3,286.16 is: 4,931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.32 : 13,253.76 = 3,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.32/13,253.76 = 3,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.32x = 13,253.76 × 3,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.32x = 43,553,975.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,553,975.96/8,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,931.20

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