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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.53, 13,327.46 and 3,552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.53, 13,327.46 and 3,552.11 is: 5,325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.53 : 13,327.46 = 3,552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.53/13,327.46 = 3,552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.53x = 13,327.46 × 3,552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.53x = 47,340,519.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,340,519.54/8,889.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.43

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