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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.59, 13,214.37 and 3,611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.59, 13,214.37 and 3,611.82 is: 5,417.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.59 : 13,214.37 = 3,611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.59/13,214.37 = 3,611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.59x = 13,214.37 × 3,611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.59x = 47,727,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,727,925.85/8,809.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,417.72

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