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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.52, 13,249.50 and 3,635.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.52, 13,249.50 and 3,635.56 is: 5,453.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.52 : 13,249.50 = 3,635.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.52/13,249.50 = 3,635.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.52x = 13,249.50 × 3,635.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.52x = 48,169,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,169,352.22/8,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.64

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