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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.62, 13,215.86 and 3,546.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.62, 13,215.86 and 3,546.27 is: 5,318.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.62 : 13,215.86 = 3,546.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.62/13,215.86 = 3,546.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.62x = 13,215.86 × 3,546.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.62x = 46,866,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,866,924.03/8,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,318.16

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