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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.64, 13,248.72 and 3,569.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.64, 13,248.72 and 3,569.40 is: 5,350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.64 : 13,248.72 = 3,569.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.64/13,248.72 = 3,569.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.64x = 13,248.72 × 3,569.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.64x = 47,289,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,289,981.17/8,837.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.97

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