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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.51, 13,450.05 and 3,558.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.51, 13,450.05 and 3,558.33 is: 5,337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.51 : 13,450.05 = 3,558.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.51/13,450.05 = 3,558.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.51x = 13,450.05 × 3,558.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.51x = 47,859,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,859,716.42/8,967.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.01

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