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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.15, 13,267.80 and 3,226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.15, 13,267.80 and 3,226.85 is: 4,840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.15 : 13,267.80 = 3,226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.15/13,267.80 = 3,226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.15x = 13,267.80 × 3,226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.15x = 42,813,134.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,813,134.09/8,845.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.29

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