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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.20, 13,233.30 and 3,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.20, 13,233.30 and 3,886.60 is: 5,829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.20 : 13,233.30 = 3,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.20/13,233.30 = 3,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.20x = 13,233.30 × 3,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.20x = 51,432,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,432,543.78/8,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.90

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