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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.39, 13,238.13 and 3,561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.39, 13,238.13 and 3,561.04 is: 5,340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.39 : 13,238.13 = 3,561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.39/13,238.13 = 3,561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.39x = 13,238.13 × 3,561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.39x = 47,141,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,141,444.26/8,827.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.36

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