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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.08, 13,236.31 and 3,558.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.08, 13,236.31 and 3,558.62 is: 5,338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.08 : 13,236.31 = 3,558.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.08/13,236.31 = 3,558.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.08x = 13,236.31 × 3,558.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.08x = 47,102,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,102,997.49/8,823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.61

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