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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.38, 13,247.12 and 3,567.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.38, 13,247.12 and 3,567.02 is: 5,349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.38 : 13,247.12 = 3,567.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.38/13,247.12 = 3,567.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.38x = 13,247.12 × 3,567.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.38x = 47,252,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,252,741.98/8,833.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,349.34

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