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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,831.62, 13,244.51 and 3,565.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,831.62, 13,244.51 and 3,565.27 is: 5,346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,831.62 : 13,244.51 = 3,565.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,831.62/13,244.51 = 3,565.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,831.62x = 13,244.51 × 3,565.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,831.62x = 47,220,236.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,220,236.34/8,831.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.72

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