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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.39, 13,264.84 and 3,580.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.39, 13,264.84 and 3,580.15 is: 5,367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.39 : 13,264.84 = 3,580.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.39/13,264.84 = 3,580.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.39x = 13,264.84 × 3,580.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.39x = 47,490,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,490,116.93/8,848.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.09

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