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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.21, 13,261.77 and 3,576.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.21, 13,261.77 and 3,576.15 is: 5,364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.21 : 13,261.77 = 3,576.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.21/13,261.77 = 3,576.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.21x = 13,261.77 × 3,576.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.21x = 47,426,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,426,078.79/8,841.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.21

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