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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.24, 13,211.51 and 3,614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.24, 13,211.51 and 3,614.76 is: 5,423.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.24 : 13,211.51 = 3,614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.24/13,211.51 = 3,614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.24x = 13,211.51 × 3,614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.24x = 47,756,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,756,419.81/8,805.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.64

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