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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.91, 13,281.26 and 3,587.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.91, 13,281.26 and 3,587.86 is: 5,382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.91 : 13,281.26 = 3,587.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.91/13,281.26 = 3,587.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.91x = 13,281.26 × 3,587.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.91x = 47,651,301.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,651,301.50/8,852.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.56

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