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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.53, 13,268.96 and 3,651.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.53, 13,268.96 and 3,651.89 is: 5,478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.53 : 13,268.96 = 3,651.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.53/13,268.96 = 3,651.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.53x = 13,268.96 × 3,651.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.53x = 48,456,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,456,764.07/8,844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.73

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