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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.16, 13,274.69 and 3,584.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.16, 13,274.69 and 3,584.71 is: 5,376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.16 : 13,274.69 = 3,584.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.16/13,274.69 = 3,584.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.16x = 13,274.69 × 3,584.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.16x = 47,585,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,585,949.99/8,851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.24

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