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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.28, 13,002.36 and 3,472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.28, 13,002.36 and 3,472.72 is: 5,212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.28 : 13,002.36 = 3,472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.28/13,002.36 = 3,472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.28x = 13,002.36 × 3,472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.28x = 45,153,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,153,555.62/8,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.06

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