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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.80, 13,264.05 and 3,577.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.80, 13,264.05 and 3,577.43 is: 5,365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.80 : 13,264.05 = 3,577.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.80/13,264.05 = 3,577.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.80x = 13,264.05 × 3,577.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.80x = 47,451,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,451,210.39/8,843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.48

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