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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,780.23, 13,170.35 and 3,586.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,780.23, 13,170.35 and 3,586.10 is: 5,379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,780.23 : 13,170.35 = 3,586.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,780.23/13,170.35 = 3,586.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,780.23x = 13,170.35 × 3,586.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,780.23x = 47,230,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,230,234.03/8,780.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.16

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