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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.59, 13,263.07 and 3,576.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.59, 13,263.07 and 3,576.38 is: 5,364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.59 : 13,263.07 = 3,576.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.59/13,263.07 = 3,576.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.59x = 13,263.07 × 3,576.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.59x = 47,433,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433,802.50/8,841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.85

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