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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.62, 13,248.48 and 3,283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.62, 13,248.48 and 3,283.82 is: 4,925.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.62 : 13,248.48 = 3,283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.62/13,248.48 = 3,283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.62x = 13,248.48 × 3,283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.62x = 43,505,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,505,623.59/8,832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.56

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