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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.78, 13,269.33 and 3,652.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.78, 13,269.33 and 3,652.14 is: 5,479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.78 : 13,269.33 = 3,652.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.78/13,269.33 = 3,652.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.78x = 13,269.33 × 3,652.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.78x = 48,461,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,461,450.87/8,844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,479.10

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