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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.59, 13,251.60 and 3,638.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.59, 13,251.60 and 3,638.25 is: 5,457.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.59 : 13,251.60 = 3,638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.59/13,251.60 = 3,638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.59x = 13,251.60 × 3,638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.59x = 48,212,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,212,633.70/8,833.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.88

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