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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.44, 13,239.32 and 3,561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.44, 13,239.32 and 3,561.68 is: 5,341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.44 : 13,239.32 = 3,561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.44/13,239.32 = 3,561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.44x = 13,239.32 × 3,561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.44x = 47,154,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,154,221.26/8,828.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.17

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