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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.07, 13,127.57 and 3,553.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.07, 13,127.57 and 3,553.94 is: 5,333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.07 : 13,127.57 = 3,553.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.07/13,127.57 = 3,553.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.07x = 13,127.57 × 3,553.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.07x = 46,654,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,654,624.50/8,748.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.13

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