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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.33, 13,253.97 and 3,573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.33, 13,253.97 and 3,573.04 is: 5,360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.33 : 13,253.97 = 3,573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.33/13,253.97 = 3,573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.33x = 13,253.97 × 3,573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.33x = 47,356,915.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,356,915.22/8,834.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.56

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