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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.69, 13,122.52 and 3,550.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.69, 13,122.52 and 3,550.57 is: 5,328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.69 : 13,122.52 = 3,550.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.69/13,122.52 = 3,550.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.69x = 13,122.52 × 3,550.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.69x = 46,592,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,592,384.15/8,744.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.08

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