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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.72, 13,501.26 and 3,527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.72, 13,501.26 and 3,527.56 is: 5,294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.72 : 13,501.26 = 3,527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.72/13,501.26 = 3,527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.72x = 13,501.26 × 3,527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.72x = 47,626,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,626,504.73/8,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,294.35

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