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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.02, 13,240.53 and 3,629.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.02, 13,240.53 and 3,629.25 is: 5,443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.02 : 13,240.53 = 3,629.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.02/13,240.53 = 3,629.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.02x = 13,240.53 × 3,629.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.02x = 48,053,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,053,193.50/8,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.88

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