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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.56, 13,231.26 and 3,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.56, 13,231.26 and 3,627 is: 5,436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.56 : 13,231.26 = 3,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.56/13,231.26 = 3,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.56x = 13,231.26 × 3,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.56x = 47,989,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,989,780.02/8,827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.36

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