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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.59, 13,243.80 and 3,570.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.59, 13,243.80 and 3,570.13 is: 5,353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.59 : 13,243.80 = 3,570.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.59/13,243.80 = 3,570.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.59x = 13,243.80 × 3,570.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.59x = 47,282,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282,043.14/8,832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.13

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