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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.54, 13,245.59 and 3,635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.54, 13,245.59 and 3,635.06 is: 5,455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.54 : 13,245.59 = 3,635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.54/13,245.59 = 3,635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.54x = 13,245.59 × 3,635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.54x = 48,148,457.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,148,457.25/8,825.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.59

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