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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.08, 13,248.24 and 3,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.08, 13,248.24 and 3,635.12 is: 5,452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.08 : 13,248.24 = 3,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.08/13,248.24 = 3,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.08x = 13,248.24 × 3,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.08x = 48,158,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,158,942.19/8,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.73

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