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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.35, 13,127.97 and 3,558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.35, 13,127.97 and 3,558.09 is: 5,336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.35 : 13,127.97 = 3,558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.35/13,127.97 = 3,558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.35x = 13,127.97 × 3,558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.35x = 46,710,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,710,498.78/8,752.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.91

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