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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.59, 13,277.27 and 3,586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.59, 13,277.27 and 3,586.56 is: 5,379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.59 : 13,277.27 = 3,586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.59/13,277.27 = 3,586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.59x = 13,277.27 × 3,586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.59x = 47,619,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,619,641.17/8,851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.78

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