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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.96, 13,237.02 and 3,353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.96, 13,237.02 and 3,353.96 is: 5,030.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.96 : 13,237.02 = 3,353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.96/13,237.02 = 3,353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.96x = 13,237.02 × 3,353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.96x = 44,396,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396,435.60/8,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.21

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