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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.11, 13,239.22 and 3,561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.11, 13,239.22 and 3,561.76 is: 5,341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.11 : 13,239.22 = 3,561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.11/13,239.22 = 3,561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.11x = 13,239.22 × 3,561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.11x = 47,154,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,154,924.23/8,828.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.45

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