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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.63, 13,284.41 and 3,658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.63, 13,284.41 and 3,658.50 is: 5,490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.63 : 13,284.41 = 3,658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.63/13,284.41 = 3,658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.63x = 13,284.41 × 3,658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.63x = 48,600,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,600,995.69/8,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.01

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