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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.28, 13,149.99 and 3,504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.28, 13,149.99 and 3,504.50 is: 5,256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.28 : 13,149.99 = 3,504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.28/13,149.99 = 3,504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.28x = 13,149.99 × 3,504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.28x = 46,084,074.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,084,074.21/8,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.37

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