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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.92, 13,046.88 and 3,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.92, 13,046.88 and 3,503.84 is: 5,255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.92 : 13,046.88 = 3,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.92/13,046.88 = 3,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.92x = 13,046.88 × 3,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.92x = 45,714,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,714,180.02/8,697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.76

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