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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.38, 13,251.45 and 3,570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.38, 13,251.45 and 3,570.18 is: 5,354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.38 : 13,251.45 = 3,570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.38/13,251.45 = 3,570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.38x = 13,251.45 × 3,570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.38x = 47,310,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,310,005.37/8,835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,354.61

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