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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,816.67, 13,225.52 and 3,550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,816.67, 13,225.52 and 3,550.86 is: 5,326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,816.67 : 13,225.52 = 3,550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,816.67/13,225.52 = 3,550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,816.67x = 13,225.52 × 3,550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,816.67x = 46,961,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,961,978.82/8,816.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.50

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