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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.59, 13,138.86 and 3,561.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.59, 13,138.86 and 3,561.47 is: 5,344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.59 : 13,138.86 = 3,561.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.59/13,138.86 = 3,561.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.59x = 13,138.86 × 3,561.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.59x = 46,793,632.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,793,632.62/8,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.43

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