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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.04, 13,238.20 and 3,632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.04, 13,238.20 and 3,632.08 is: 5,448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.04 : 13,238.20 = 3,632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.04/13,238.20 = 3,632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.04x = 13,238.20 × 3,632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.04x = 48,082,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,082,201.46/8,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,448.38

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