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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.58, 13,337.28 and 3,625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.58, 13,337.28 and 3,625.35 is: 5,437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.58 : 13,337.28 = 3,625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.58/13,337.28 = 3,625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.58x = 13,337.28 × 3,625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.58x = 48,352,308.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,352,308.05/8,891.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.99

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