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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.06, 13,216.34 and 3,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.06, 13,216.34 and 3,544.44 is: 5,316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.06 : 13,216.34 = 3,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.06/13,216.34 = 3,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.06x = 13,216.34 × 3,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.06x = 46,844,524.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,844,524.15/8,811.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.56

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