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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.67, 13,119.57 and 3,483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.67, 13,119.57 and 3,483.27 is: 5,220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.67 : 13,119.57 = 3,483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.67/13,119.57 = 3,483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.67x = 13,119.57 × 3,483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.67x = 45,699,004.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,699,004.59/8,753.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.55

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