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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.56, 13,219.24 and 3,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.56, 13,219.24 and 3,619 is: 5,424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.56 : 13,219.24 = 3,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.56/13,219.24 = 3,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.56x = 13,219.24 × 3,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.56x = 47,840,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,840,429.56/8,819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,424.36

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