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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,780.14, 13,170.22 and 3,586.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,780.14, 13,170.22 and 3,586.01 is: 5,379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,780.14 : 13,170.22 = 3,586.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,780.14/13,170.22 = 3,586.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,780.14x = 13,170.22 × 3,586.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,780.14x = 47,228,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,228,564.58/8,780.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.02

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