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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.36, 13,243.20 and 3,562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.36, 13,243.20 and 3,562.90 is: 5,346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.36 : 13,243.20 = 3,562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.36/13,243.20 = 3,562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.36x = 13,243.20 × 3,562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.36x = 47,184,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,184,197.28/8,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.43

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