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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.74, 13,281.93 and 3,588.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.74, 13,281.93 and 3,588.30 is: 5,382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.74 : 13,281.93 = 3,588.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.74/13,281.93 = 3,588.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.74x = 13,281.93 × 3,588.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.74x = 47,659,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,659,549.42/8,854.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.38

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