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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.37, 13,324.76 and 3,259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.37, 13,324.76 and 3,259.29 is: 4,889.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.37 : 13,324.76 = 3,259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.37/13,324.76 = 3,259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.37x = 13,324.76 × 3,259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.37x = 43,429,240.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,429,240.72/8,882.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.38

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