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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.44, 13,228.82 and 3,554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.44, 13,228.82 and 3,554.66 is: 5,330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.44 : 13,228.82 = 3,554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.44/13,228.82 = 3,554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.44x = 13,228.82 × 3,554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.44x = 47,023,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,023,957.30/8,821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.64

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