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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,572, 54,858 and 8,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,572, 54,858 and 8,870 is: 13,305

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,572 : 54,858 = 8,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,572/54,858 = 8,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,572x = 54,858 × 8,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,572x = 486,590,460
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,590,460/36,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305

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