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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.27, 13,322.07 and 3,618.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.27, 13,322.07 and 3,618.27 is: 5,426.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.27 : 13,322.07 = 3,618.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.27/13,322.07 = 3,618.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.27x = 13,322.07 × 3,618.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.27x = 48,202,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,202,846.22/8,883.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,426.25

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