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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.59, 13,139.31 and 3,822.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.59, 13,139.31 and 3,822.39 is: 5,736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.59 : 13,139.31 = 3,822.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.59/13,139.31 = 3,822.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.59x = 13,139.31 × 3,822.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.59x = 50,223,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,223,581.48/8,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,736.17

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