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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.92, 13,235.34 and 3,630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.92, 13,235.34 and 3,630.92 is: 5,451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.92 : 13,235.34 = 3,630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.92/13,235.34 = 3,630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.92x = 13,235.34 × 3,630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.92x = 48,056,460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,056,460.71/8,814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,451.72

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