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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.62, 13,234.73 and 3,555.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.62, 13,234.73 and 3,555.77 is: 5,335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.62 : 13,234.73 = 3,555.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.62/13,234.73 = 3,555.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.62x = 13,234.73 × 3,555.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.62x = 47,059,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,059,571.94/8,819.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.78

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