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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.52, 13,175.28 and 3,583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.52, 13,175.28 and 3,583.68 is: 5,375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.52 : 13,175.28 = 3,583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.52/13,175.28 = 3,583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.52x = 13,175.28 × 3,583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.52x = 47,215,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,215,987.43/8,783.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.52

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