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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.96, 13,147.20 and 3,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.96, 13,147.20 and 3,570 is: 5,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.96 : 13,147.20 = 3,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.96/13,147.20 = 3,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.96x = 13,147.20 × 3,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.96x = 46,935,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,935,504/8,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.68

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