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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.58, 13,289.85 and 3,664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.58, 13,289.85 and 3,664.50 is: 5,497.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.58 : 13,289.85 = 3,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.58/13,289.85 = 3,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.58x = 13,289.85 × 3,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.58x = 48,700,655.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700,655.33/8,858.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.57

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