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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.39, 13,260.34 and 3,577.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.39, 13,260.34 and 3,577.15 is: 5,362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.39 : 13,260.34 = 3,577.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.39/13,260.34 = 3,577.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.39x = 13,260.34 × 3,577.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.39x = 47,434,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,434,225.23/8,845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.59

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