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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,776.64, 13,151.52 and 3,581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,776.64, 13,151.52 and 3,581.12 is: 5,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,776.64 : 13,151.52 = 3,581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,776.64/13,151.52 = 3,581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,776.64x = 13,151.52 × 3,581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,776.64x = 47,097,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097,171.30/8,776.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.20

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