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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.76, 13,279.68 and 3,659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.76, 13,279.68 and 3,659.04 is: 5,488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.76 : 13,279.68 = 3,659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.76/13,279.68 = 3,659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.76x = 13,279.68 × 3,659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.76x = 48,590,880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,590,880.31/8,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.78

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