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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.29, 13,268.59 and 3,582.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.29, 13,268.59 and 3,582.02 is: 5,374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.29 : 13,268.59 = 3,582.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.29/13,268.59 = 3,582.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.29x = 13,268.59 × 3,582.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.29x = 47,528,378.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,528,378.97/8,843.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.51

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