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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.64, 13,048.32 and 3,503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.64, 13,048.32 and 3,503.36 is: 5,251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.64 : 13,048.32 = 3,503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.64/13,048.32 = 3,503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.64x = 13,048.32 × 3,503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.64x = 45,712,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,712,962.36/8,704.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,251.56

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