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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.55, 13,254.71 and 3,572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.55, 13,254.71 and 3,572.28 is: 5,357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.55 : 13,254.71 = 3,572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.55/13,254.71 = 3,572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.55x = 13,254.71 × 3,572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.55x = 47,349,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,349,517.58/8,837.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.77

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