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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.04, 13,253.96 and 3,571.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.04, 13,253.96 and 3,571.80 is: 5,357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.04 : 13,253.96 = 3,571.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.04/13,253.96 = 3,571.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.04x = 13,253.96 × 3,571.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.04x = 47,340,494.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,340,494.33/8,837.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.05

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