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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.72, 13,033.44 and 3,503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.72, 13,033.44 and 3,503.52 is: 5,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.72 : 13,033.44 = 3,503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.72/13,033.44 = 3,503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.72x = 13,033.44 × 3,503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.72x = 45,662,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,662,917.71/8,694.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,251.80

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