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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.25, 13,233.38 and 3,958.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.25, 13,233.38 and 3,958.25 is: 5,937.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.25 : 13,233.38 = 3,958.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.25/13,233.38 = 3,958.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.25x = 13,233.38 × 3,958.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.25x = 52,381,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,381,026.39/8,822.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,937.38

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