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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.28, 13,282.38 and 3,661.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.28, 13,282.38 and 3,661.02 is: 5,491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.28 : 13,282.38 = 3,661.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.28/13,282.38 = 3,661.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.28x = 13,282.38 × 3,661.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.28x = 48,627,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627,058.83/8,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.31

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