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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.52, 13,266.78 and 3,644.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.52, 13,266.78 and 3,644.68 is: 5,467.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.52 : 13,266.78 = 3,644.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.52/13,266.78 = 3,644.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.52x = 13,266.78 × 3,644.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.52x = 48,353,167.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,353,167.73/8,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.02

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