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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.96, 13,249.26 and 3,635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.96, 13,249.26 and 3,635.28 is: 5,452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.96 : 13,249.26 = 3,635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.96/13,249.26 = 3,635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.96x = 13,249.26 × 3,635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.96x = 48,164,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,164,769.89/8,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.85

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