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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.89, 13,233.88 and 3,823.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.89, 13,233.88 and 3,823.78 is: 5,737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.89 : 13,233.88 = 3,823.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.89/13,233.88 = 3,823.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.89x = 13,233.88 × 3,823.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.89x = 50,603,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,603,426.55/8,819.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,737.42

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