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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.06, 13,237.73 and 3,895.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.06, 13,237.73 and 3,895.10 is: 5,844.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.06 : 13,237.73 = 3,895.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.06/13,237.73 = 3,895.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.06x = 13,237.73 × 3,895.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.06x = 51,562,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,562,196.46/8,822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.69

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