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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.75, 13,274.70 and 3,651.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.75, 13,274.70 and 3,651.67 is: 5,480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.75 : 13,274.70 = 3,651.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.75/13,274.70 = 3,651.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.75x = 13,274.70 × 3,651.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.75x = 48,474,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,474,823.75/8,845.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.01

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