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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.07, 13,151.52 and 3,569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.07, 13,151.52 and 3,569.94 is: 5,357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.07 : 13,151.52 = 3,569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.07/13,151.52 = 3,569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.07x = 13,151.52 × 3,569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.07x = 46,950,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,950,137.31/8,764.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.12

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