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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.48, 13,131.72 and 3,556.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.48, 13,131.72 and 3,556.62 is: 5,334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.48 : 13,131.72 = 3,556.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.48/13,131.72 = 3,556.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.48x = 13,131.72 × 3,556.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.48x = 46,704,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,704,537.99/8,754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.93

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