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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.27, 13,233.06 and 3,555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.27, 13,233.06 and 3,555.74 is: 5,333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.27 : 13,233.06 = 3,555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.27/13,233.06 = 3,555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.27x = 13,233.06 × 3,555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.27x = 47,053,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,053,254.60/8,822.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.47

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