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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.41, 13,263.21 and 3,572.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.41, 13,263.21 and 3,572.70 is: 5,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.41 : 13,263.21 = 3,572.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.41/13,263.21 = 3,572.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.41x = 13,263.21 × 3,572.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.41x = 47,385,470.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,385,470.37/8,840.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.10

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