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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.26, 13,253.36 and 3,571.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.26, 13,253.36 and 3,571.07 is: 5,356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.26 : 13,253.36 = 3,571.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.26/13,253.36 = 3,571.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.26x = 13,253.36 × 3,571.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.26x = 47,328,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,328,592.17/8,835.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.79

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