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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.42, 13,235.47 and 3,558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.42, 13,235.47 and 3,558.74 is: 5,337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.42 : 13,235.47 = 3,558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.42/13,235.47 = 3,558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.42x = 13,235.47 × 3,558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.42x = 47,101,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,101,521.43/8,825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.03

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