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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.63, 13,278.98 and 3,587.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.63, 13,278.98 and 3,587.74 is: 5,381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.63 : 13,278.98 = 3,587.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.63/13,278.98 = 3,587.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.63x = 13,278.98 × 3,587.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.63x = 47,641,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,641,527.71/8,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.62

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