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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.76, 13,085.64 and 3,533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.76, 13,085.64 and 3,533.28 is: 5,299.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.76 : 13,085.64 = 3,533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.76/13,085.64 = 3,533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.76x = 13,085.64 × 3,533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.76x = 46,235,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,235,230.10/8,723.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,299.92

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