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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.64, 13,110.12 and 3,550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.64, 13,110.12 and 3,550.68 is: 5,321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.64 : 13,110.12 = 3,550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.64/13,110.12 = 3,550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.64x = 13,110.12 × 3,550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.64x = 46,549,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,549,840.88/8,747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,321.42

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