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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,779.59, 13,170.60 and 3,584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,779.59, 13,170.60 and 3,584.25 is: 5,376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,779.59 : 13,170.60 = 3,584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,779.59/13,170.60 = 3,584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,779.59x = 13,170.60 × 3,584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,779.59x = 47,206,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,206,723.05/8,779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.87

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