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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.12, 13,327.61 and 3,618.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.12, 13,327.61 and 3,618.89 is: 5,428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.12 : 13,327.61 = 3,618.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.12/13,327.61 = 3,618.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.12x = 13,327.61 × 3,618.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.12x = 48,231,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,231,154.55/8,885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.31

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