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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.13, 13,266.24 and 3,577.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.13, 13,266.24 and 3,577.93 is: 5,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.13 : 13,266.24 = 3,577.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.13/13,266.24 = 3,577.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.13x = 13,266.24 × 3,577.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.13x = 47,465,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,465,678.08/8,843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.52

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