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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.65, 13,248.97 and 3,285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.65, 13,248.97 and 3,285.46 is: 4,928.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.65 : 13,248.97 = 3,285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.65/13,248.97 = 3,285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.65x = 13,248.97 × 3,285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.65x = 43,528,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,528,969.32/8,832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.19

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