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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.22, 13,148.06 and 3,504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.22, 13,148.06 and 3,504.34 is: 5,253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.22 : 13,148.06 = 3,504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.22/13,148.06 = 3,504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.22x = 13,148.06 × 3,504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.22x = 46,075,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,075,272.58/8,771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.01

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