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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.28, 13,277.88 and 3,658.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.28, 13,277.88 and 3,658.02 is: 5,486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.28 : 13,277.88 = 3,658.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.28/13,277.88 = 3,658.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.28x = 13,277.88 × 3,658.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.28x = 48,570,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,570,750.60/8,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,486.81

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