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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.64, 13,221.42 and 3,620.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.64, 13,221.42 and 3,620.38 is: 5,430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.64 : 13,221.42 = 3,620.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.64/13,221.42 = 3,620.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.64x = 13,221.42 × 3,620.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.64x = 47,866,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,866,564.54/8,814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.35

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