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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.07, 13,238.52 and 3,561.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.07, 13,238.52 and 3,561.90 is: 5,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.07 : 13,238.52 = 3,561.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.07/13,238.52 = 3,561.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.07x = 13,238.52 × 3,561.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.07x = 47,154,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,154,284.39/8,825.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.22

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