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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,813.52, 13,220.28 and 3,619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,813.52, 13,220.28 and 3,619.80 is: 5,429.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,813.52 : 13,220.28 = 3,619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,813.52/13,220.28 = 3,619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,813.52x = 13,220.28 × 3,619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,813.52x = 47,854,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,854,769.54/8,813.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.70

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