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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.54, 13,217.04 and 3,613.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.54, 13,217.04 and 3,613.50 is: 5,420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.54 : 13,217.04 = 3,613.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.54/13,217.04 = 3,613.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.54x = 13,217.04 × 3,613.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.54x = 47,759,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,759,774.04/8,811.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.14

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