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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.37, 13,252.68 and 3,565.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.37, 13,252.68 and 3,565.67 is: 5,349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.37 : 13,252.68 = 3,565.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.37/13,252.68 = 3,565.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.37x = 13,252.68 × 3,565.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.37x = 47,254,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254,617.23/8,833.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,349.56

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