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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.44, 13,227.32 and 3,553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.44, 13,227.32 and 3,553.66 is: 5,329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.44 : 13,227.32 = 3,553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.44/13,227.32 = 3,553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.44x = 13,227.32 × 3,553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.44x = 47,005,397.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,005,397.99/8,820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.15

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