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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.06, 13,271.67 and 3,583.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.06, 13,271.67 and 3,583.76 is: 5,374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.06 : 13,271.67 = 3,583.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.06/13,271.67 = 3,583.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.06x = 13,271.67 × 3,583.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.06x = 47,562,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,562,413.72/8,850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.25

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