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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.89, 13,261.10 and 3,577.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.89, 13,261.10 and 3,577.65 is: 5,363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.89 : 13,261.10 = 3,577.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.89/13,261.10 = 3,577.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.89x = 13,261.10 × 3,577.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.89x = 47,443,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,443,556.53/8,845.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.34

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