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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.65, 13,241.68 and 3,634.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.65, 13,241.68 and 3,634.88 is: 5,449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.65 : 13,241.68 = 3,634.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.65/13,241.68 = 3,634.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.65x = 13,241.68 × 3,634.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.65x = 48,131,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,131,842.50/8,832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.31

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