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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.55, 13,241.79 and 3,891.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.55, 13,241.79 and 3,891.75 is: 5,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.55 : 13,241.79 = 3,891.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.55/13,241.79 = 3,891.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.55x = 13,241.79 × 3,891.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.55x = 51,533,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,533,736.23/8,825.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,839.15

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