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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.64, 13,111.62 and 3,551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.64, 13,111.62 and 3,551.68 is: 5,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.64 : 13,111.62 = 3,551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.64/13,111.62 = 3,551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.64x = 13,111.62 × 3,551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.64x = 46,568,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,568,278.52/8,748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,322.92

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