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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.26, 13,266.86 and 3,580.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.26, 13,266.86 and 3,580.07 is: 5,370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.26 : 13,266.86 = 3,580.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.26/13,266.86 = 3,580.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.26x = 13,266.86 × 3,580.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.26x = 47,496,203.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,496,203.25/8,844.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.29

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