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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.06, 13,250.96 and 3,569.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.06, 13,250.96 and 3,569.78 is: 5,354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.06 : 13,250.96 = 3,569.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.06/13,250.96 = 3,569.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.06x = 13,250.96 × 3,569.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.06x = 47,303,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,303,011.99/8,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,354.01

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