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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.38, 13,235.13 and 3,559.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.38, 13,235.13 and 3,559.03 is: 5,337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.38 : 13,235.13 = 3,559.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.38/13,235.13 = 3,559.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.38x = 13,235.13 × 3,559.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.38x = 47,104,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,104,191.64/8,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.36

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