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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.08, 13,267.72 and 3,647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.08, 13,267.72 and 3,647.12 is: 5,471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.08 : 13,267.72 = 3,647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.08/13,267.72 = 3,647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.08x = 13,267.72 × 3,647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.08x = 48,388,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,388,966.97/8,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.34

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