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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.58, 13,122.33 and 3,550.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.58, 13,122.33 and 3,550.45 is: 5,327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.58 : 13,122.33 = 3,550.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.58/13,122.33 = 3,550.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.58x = 13,122.33 × 3,550.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.58x = 46,590,176.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,590,176.55/8,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.89

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