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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.36, 13,251.19 and 3,564.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.36, 13,251.19 and 3,564.66 is: 5,348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.36 : 13,251.19 = 3,564.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.36/13,251.19 = 3,564.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.36x = 13,251.19 × 3,564.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.36x = 47,235,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,235,986.95/8,832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.06

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