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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.44, 13,237.82 and 3,560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.44, 13,237.82 and 3,560.66 is: 5,339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.44 : 13,237.82 = 3,560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.44/13,237.82 = 3,560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.44x = 13,237.82 × 3,560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.44x = 47,135,376.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,135,376.16/8,827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.64

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