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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.66, 13,118.81 and 3,550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.66, 13,118.81 and 3,550.53 is: 5,326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.66 : 13,118.81 = 3,550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.66/13,118.81 = 3,550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.66x = 13,118.81 × 3,550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.66x = 46,578,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,578,779.88/8,744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.54

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