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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.30, 13,229.28 and 3,554.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.30, 13,229.28 and 3,554.62 is: 5,330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.30 : 13,229.28 = 3,554.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.30/13,229.28 = 3,554.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.30x = 13,229.28 × 3,554.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.30x = 47,025,063.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,025,063.27/8,821.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.85

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