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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.08, 13,271.94 and 3,583.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.08, 13,271.94 and 3,583.78 is: 5,374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.08 : 13,271.94 = 3,583.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.08/13,271.94 = 3,583.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.08x = 13,271.94 × 3,583.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.08x = 47,563,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,563,713.13/8,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.99

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