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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,831.08, 13,251.90 and 3,568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,831.08, 13,251.90 and 3,568.66 is: 5,355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,831.08 : 13,251.90 = 3,568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,831.08/13,251.90 = 3,568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,831.08x = 13,251.90 × 3,568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,831.08x = 47,291,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,291,525.45/8,831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,355.12

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