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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.84, 13,121.22 and 3,553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.84, 13,121.22 and 3,553.58 is: 5,330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.84 : 13,121.22 = 3,553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.84/13,121.22 = 3,553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.84x = 13,121.22 × 3,553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.84x = 46,627,351.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,627,351.10/8,747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.15

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