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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.52, 13,235.40 and 3,625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.52, 13,235.40 and 3,625.56 is: 5,439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.52 : 13,235.40 = 3,625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.52/13,235.40 = 3,625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.52x = 13,235.40 × 3,625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.52x = 47,985,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,985,736.82/8,822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.01

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